Talk:372: To Be Wanted

The previous explanation was:

The comic is about perspective. The person on the ship dreams of working in an office while the person in the office is dreaming of being on a ship.

The ship and office are perhaps metaphors for freedom and structure. The comic may be trying to convey that those people who have a highly structured life desire more freedom while those with too much freedom desire structure.

While interesting, I felt it missed the boat. --MisterSpike (talk) 05:19, 17 June 2013 (UTC)

Seems that Randall has invented a new rigging system for boats. A triangular foresail on a bowsprit with a large sqaure sail just behind it blocking its wind. The square seems attached to the mizzenmast behind. Wouldn't quite work I don't think. Deliberate symbolism? Kevin McCready (talk) 12:47, 10 May 2014 (UTC)

The grainy background does not have to suggest something is not right. Randall has gone with different backgrounds several times. I took it to show the difference between how Randall sees a representation of himself and a representation of the girl he likes. He sees himself as a nerd working in front of a computer in a monochrome setting. He sees Megan sailing, wind blowing in her face, full of contrast and texture. I believe he wanted both of them to think about each other.

To be wanted also includes wanting others to be wanted by you. It is a cyclic relationship much like the panels. Flewk (talk) 22:59, 26 December 2015 (UTC)