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==Explanation== | ==Explanation== | ||
− | + | {{incomplete|Created by a BOT THAT IS PRONE TO OVERTHINKING. Please mention here why this explanation isn't complete. Do NOT delete this tag too soon.}} | |
− | This comic shows | + | This comic shows two people who are nervous to meet while in the 2020 coronavirus pandemic (which, for contamination prevention, it is highly recommended to stay away from people), they are worried that they are not sure it is worth "risking their lives" for the social interaction. |
− | + | Their screaming actually increases the risk of the interaction; this is why [https://www.wsj.com/articles/reopened-theme-parks-ban-screaming-on-roller-coasters-riders-are-howling-11594222278 Japan recently banned screaming on amusement park rides]. | |
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− | Their screaming actually increases the risk of the interaction; this is why [https://www.wsj.com/articles/reopened-theme-parks-ban-screaming-on-roller-coasters-riders-are-howling-11594222278 Japan recently banned screaming on amusement park rides | ||
==Transcript== | ==Transcript== | ||
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− | + | [All of the panels depict the same two characters seen from a long distance, making them difficult to recognize. However, they appear to be Cueball (on the left) and Ponytail (on the right). They are each wearing a mask.] | |
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:Cueball: Okay. Based on the local virus prevalence, our careful quarantines, and the steps we've taken to reduce transmission risk, | :Cueball: Okay. Based on the local virus prevalence, our careful quarantines, and the steps we've taken to reduce transmission risk, | ||
:Cueball: I ''think'' it's okay for us to hang out. | :Cueball: I ''think'' it's okay for us to hang out. | ||
:Ponytail: I agree. | :Ponytail: I agree. | ||
− | + | [Cueball and Ponytail get closer to each other.] | |
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− | + | [Cueball and Ponytail get still closer.] | |
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:Cueball: Hi. | :Cueball: Hi. | ||
:Ponytail: Hi. | :Ponytail: Hi. | ||
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:Cueball: ''Is this social interaction good enough that it's worth risking our lives and the lives of others?!'' | :Cueball: ''Is this social interaction good enough that it's worth risking our lives and the lives of others?!'' | ||
:Ponytail: ''I don't know!'' | :Ponytail: ''I don't know!'' | ||
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:Ponytail: ''AAAAAA!'' | :Ponytail: ''AAAAAA!'' | ||
− | + | [Cueball and Ponytail stand much farther apart.] | |
:Cueball: Healthy socializing was hard enough ''before'' the pandemic. | :Cueball: Healthy socializing was hard enough ''before'' the pandemic. | ||
:Ponytail: Let's just try again in 2021. | :Ponytail: Let's just try again in 2021. | ||
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{{comic discussion}} | {{comic discussion}} | ||
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