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==Explanation== | ==Explanation== | ||
− | {{ | + | {{incomplete|Created by an ANCIENT ROMAN. Please mention here why this explanation isn't complete. Do NOT delete this tag too soon.}} |
− | + | {{w|Email}} differs from "snail" mail, in that it usually demands a reply. And replying to an email, may lead to another email response, thus leading to a "loop" of constant replies and responses. | |
− | [https://whatis.techtarget.com/definition/inbox-zero Inbox Zero] is | + | [https://whatis.techtarget.com/definition/inbox-zero Inbox Zero] is a recent organizational approach to email inbox management, with the idea that an inbox should be empty or as close to empty as possible. This would involve replying to all incoming emails immediately, and then filing them away when replied to. However, as Megan mentions in the comic, this could lead to a lot of work if you receive a lot of daily emails. |
− | The {{w|ancient Romans}} are one of the model historical societies, well revered for their culture and life. | + | The {{w|ancient Romans}} are one of the model historical societies, well revered for their culture and life. Megan claims that they were able to accomplish a lot because they did not have the Inbox Zero philosophy. Of course, email also did not exist at the time either. |
− | The title text refers to {{w|Hannibal's crossing of the Alps}}, a famous military campaign by Hannibal against the Romans. Randall claims that Hannibal needed to invade Rome to tell them to stop sending him so many emails. The reason for this was that Rome's email was sent from a "[https://www.mailjet.com/blog/news/the-noreply-dilemma-going-from-no-to-yes/ no-reply]" email address, so Hannibal had no way of replying | + | The title text refers to {{w|Hannibal's crossing of the Alps}}, a famous military campaign by Hannibal against the Romans. Randall claims that Hannibal needed to invade Rome to tell them to stop sending him so many emails. The reason for this was that Rome's email was sent from a "[https://www.mailjet.com/blog/news/the-noreply-dilemma-going-from-no-to-yes/ no-reply]" email address, so Hannibal had no way of replying and had to tell them in person. |
− | == | + | ==Transcript== |
− | + | {{incomplete transcript|Do NOT delete this tag too soon.}} | |
− | + | [Megan and Cueball are sitting at a desk, facing each other, each working on their laptop computers.] | |
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:Megan: Answering email is the worst. It just leads to getting more email. | :Megan: Answering email is the worst. It just leads to getting more email. | ||
:Cueball: Yeah, email is a trap. | :Cueball: Yeah, email is a trap. | ||
− | + | [Beat panel.] | |
− | + | [Megan looks up from her work on the computer.] | |
:Megan: I bet the reason the Ancient Romans got so much done was that they had no concept of Inbox Zero. | :Megan: I bet the reason the Ancient Romans got so much done was that they had no concept of Inbox Zero. | ||
− | :Cueball: | + | :Cueball: ''That'' explains it. |
{{comic discussion}} | {{comic discussion}} | ||
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[[Category:Comics featuring Cueball]] | [[Category:Comics featuring Cueball]] | ||
[[Category:Comics featuring Megan]] | [[Category:Comics featuring Megan]] | ||
[[Category:Computers]] | [[Category:Computers]] | ||
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