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==Explanation== | ==Explanation== | ||
+ | {{incomplete|Created by A 90% EFFICENT ICEBERG WHO REVIEWS THIS WIKI - Please change this comment when editing this page. Do NOT delete this tag too soon.}} | ||
− | This comic humorously plays with the idea of efficiency in a typically absurd and satirical "Black Hat" fashion. Black Hat starts by critiquing traditional | + | This comic humorously plays with the idea of efficiency in a typically absurd and satirical "Black Hat" fashion. Black Hat starts by critiquing traditional icebergs, which are mostly hidden underwater, as inefficient. He then presents his solution - a foam-filled iceberg that floats almost entirely above the water, claiming it to be highly efficient. |
− | Black Hat's idea | + | The humor lies in the absurdity of Black Hat's idea. Icebergs are naturally formed structures, and his proposal to create a "foam-filled iceberg" is not only impractical but also comically exaggerated. His assertion that it's "efficient" is ironic because his proposed solution is completely outlandish. |
− | Black Hat | + | The punchline comes when Black Hat suggests that his lightweight iceberg can still pose a threat to ocean liners (as if that's the "purpose" of icebergs – in the 20th century, at least six ships sank directly as a result of iceberg collisions) through the use of torpedoes, further highlighting the absurdity of his plan. It's also not really so inefficient to have much of the iceberg underwater, since ocean liners also have a significant portion of their hulls underwater, and this will be damaged by the iceberg. |
− | The unnamed individuals in the last panel are clearly baffled and concerned | + | The reactions of the unnamed individuals in the last panel, who are clearly baffled and concerned, add to the comic's humor. |
− | The title text | + | The title text extends the absurdity of the comic by introducing the concept of an "experimental aerogel iceberg with helium pockets." {{w|Aerogel|Aerogels}} are a class solid, porous materials known for their extremely low density (making them among the lightest solid materials yet synthesized). Their low density should make them float well in liquids, though their porous nature and chemical composition mean that they can break down quickly in water. The structure of an aerogel surrounds pockets of air, leaving spaces that could be infused with a specific gas such as Helium. {{w|Helium|Helium}} is lighter than air, and is often used to make objects such as balloons float. An aerogel iceberg infused with helium could theoretically hover or fly like a balloon as suggested in the comic. This idea of an iceberg flying is obviously preposterous, but it adds an extra layer of exaggeration and humor to the comic. |
− | The mention of this high-tech iceberg being able to "more efficiently pursue fleeing hubristic liners" is a playful nod to the comic's theme of optimizing icebergs for efficiency | + | The mention of this high-tech iceberg being able to "more efficiently pursue fleeing hubristic liners" is a playful nod to the comic's theme of optimizing icebergs for efficiency. It implies that not only can this special iceberg float efficiently, but it's also equipped to chase after and "efficiently pursue" arrogant or prideful ocean liners, turning the concept of iceberg efficiency into a humorous and surreal scenario. The "hubris" alludes to the (possibly apocryphal) quote "God himself couldn't sink this ship," and similar sentiments expressed in reference to the ocean liner {{w|Titanic}}, which struck an iceberg and sank with many casualties. |
==Transcript== | ==Transcript== | ||
− | :[Black Hat is holding a stick and standing next to | + | {{incomplete transcript|Do NOT delete this tag too soon.}} |
+ | :[Black Hat is holding a stick and standing next to an image of an iceberg halfway submerged in water, presenting to an unseen audience.] | ||
:Black Hat: A standard iceberg is only 10% efficient. | :Black Hat: A standard iceberg is only 10% efficient. | ||
:Black Hat: 90% of the ice is hidden underwater, totally wasted. | :Black Hat: 90% of the ice is hidden underwater, totally wasted. | ||
− | :[Black Hat is now | + | :[Black Hat is now standing next to an image of the same iceberg, with another "iceberg" almost entirely above the surface of the water to the right of it.] |
:Black Hat: Our next-generation foam-filled iceberg achieves near-100% efficiency, floating almost entirely above the ocean surface. | :Black Hat: Our next-generation foam-filled iceberg achieves near-100% efficiency, floating almost entirely above the ocean surface. | ||
− | :[Black Hat is still holding a stick, | + | :[Black Hat is still holding a stick, but is standing next to nothing. There are no other people directly shown, but three distinct 'off-frame' voices are indicated.] |
:Black Hat: "But wait," you might be thinking. "How will such a lightweight iceberg pose a threat to hubristic ocean liners?" | :Black Hat: "But wait," you might be thinking. "How will such a lightweight iceberg pose a threat to hubristic ocean liners?" | ||
:Black Hat: That's where the torpedoes come in. | :Black Hat: That's where the torpedoes come in. |