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==Explanation== | ==Explanation== | ||
− | The phrase "let's be honest | + | The phrase "let's be honest here-" is often used to soften a statement that might otherwise seem crass. Before [[Cueball]] can finish his sentence, he is interrupted by his friend, who takes the opportunity to honestly state his deepest feelings. |
The human condition is essentially terrifying. Try to keep up appearances. | The human condition is essentially terrifying. Try to keep up appearances. | ||
− | + | This may be a nod to the recently trending #overlyhonestmethods tag on Twitter, in which research scientist confess shortcuts, accidents, sampling choices and other frank explanations that are glossed over, euphemised or ignored in formal papers. | |
− | + | ({{w|Angst}}.) | |
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==Transcript== | ==Transcript== | ||
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:Cueball: I mean, let's be honest here- | :Cueball: I mean, let's be honest here- | ||
:Friend: Ok. | :Friend: Ok. | ||
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:Friend: I don't understand why anything happens and I'm confused and scared and trying really hard all the time. | :Friend: I don't understand why anything happens and I'm confused and scared and trying really hard all the time. | ||
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:Cueball: ...Too honest. | :Cueball: ...Too honest. | ||
:Cueball: Scale it back. | :Cueball: Scale it back. | ||
:Friend: Sorry. | :Friend: Sorry. | ||
− | {{comic discussion}} | + | {{comic discussion}} |
[[Category:Comics featuring Cueball]] | [[Category:Comics featuring Cueball]] | ||
[[Category:Language]] | [[Category:Language]] | ||
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