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==Explanation== | ==Explanation== | ||
− | + | If a reader of fiction develops their own theories that run counter to the authors intent or is inconsistent with their works,this is referred to as head canon. For a reader with head canon, the rules that determine the authenticity of the work only exist in said readers head, and do not necessarily reflect the authors intent or consensus. | |
− | + | A canon describes a set of works that are collectively recognized as having authenticity. Although a work's definitive canon is determined by its creators, with authors borrowing elements from works that are not their own, there are many alternate canons, or universes, that can exist for a set of fictional characters or settings. The term is derived from canon which means the rule by which things are judged or authenticated. Fans often develop canons around things that they think the author should have done, such as romantic pairings or answers to questions officially left unexplained. | |
− | + | A cannon, is an explosive-based projectile weapon. | |
− | In the | + | In this case the head cannon is literally a cannon on Black Hat's head which he uses to interrupt Cuball on the computer. While the more esoteric headcanons are easy to ignore, it is decidedly more difficult to not notice or believe the existence of a cannon strapped to one's head. |
− | + | Alternatively, the phrase "head cannon" may mean something surprising, unthinkable, or annoying.{{Citation needed}} | |
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− | + | The title text is a pun on the {{w|Homophone|homophones}} "{{w|Canon_(fiction)|canon}}" and "{{w|Cannon|cannon}}". Randall addresses both homophones in the title text by putting three consecutive "n"s in "headcannnon". | |
− | + | This comic also shows Cueball being once again distracted from his work in a manner similar to [[1388: Subduction License]]. | |
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==Transcript== | ==Transcript== | ||
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:[Black Hat lifts his hat, revealing his "headcannon": a tiny cannon on the top of his head. The headcannon fires and blows up Cueball's desk, the explosion throwing Cueball backwards.] | :[Black Hat lifts his hat, revealing his "headcannon": a tiny cannon on the top of his head. The headcannon fires and blows up Cueball's desk, the explosion throwing Cueball backwards.] | ||
:Headcannon: '''BOOM''' | :Headcannon: '''BOOM''' | ||
− | :Cueball: | + | :Cueball: AUGH! |
{{comic discussion}} | {{comic discussion}} | ||
[[Category:Comics featuring Cueball]] | [[Category:Comics featuring Cueball]] | ||
[[Category:Comics featuring Black Hat]] | [[Category:Comics featuring Black Hat]] | ||
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