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==Explanation== | ==Explanation== | ||
− | + | For most people, under most circumstances, a flashlight's water-resistance is a completely moot point, as most flashlight use occurs on dry land. But, [[208|as Randall has shown before]], there is a tendency for people to imagine elaborate scenarios in which an extra edge would be useful. | |
− | In the dream sequence over the first 2 and a half frames, Cueball appears to be diving to find a key underwater, which he spots using his flashlight when he is at 8 meters. His flashlight goes out at 10 meters because he bought the "Hi-Brite" model. The dream sequence also references a "radio shed", which were only really used in the past for {{w| | + | In the dream sequence over the first 2 and a half frames, [[Cueball]] appears to be diving to find a key underwater, which he spots using his flashlight when he is at 8 meters. His flashlight goes out at 10 meters because he bought the "Hi-Brite" model. The dream sequence also references a "radio shed", which were only really used in the past for {{w|amateur radio}}s or some other military style bases/compounds—which would align with his "warn the President" line. He thus suggests the more water-resistant flashlight. However, this is seen as ridiculous from his friend, since the more durable model costs over $25 more in return. He replies that "you never know" what situation you'll be in. |
− | The title text takes Cueball's thought process to the next level | + | The title text takes Cueball's thought process to the next level. If he is getting a flashlight that works to 40 meters (worst-case), he should probably be prepared for even deeper waters as well (even worse-case). |
==Transcript== | ==Transcript== | ||
:[Cueball is diving in very deep, dark blue water. He shines a flashlight at the sea floor.] | :[Cueball is diving in very deep, dark blue water. He shines a flashlight at the sea floor.] | ||
− | :Cueball | + | :Cueball (thinks): Eight meters. There's the wreckage... Yes! I see the key! |
:[As he swims further toward it, his flashlight starts to cut out.] | :[As he swims further toward it, his flashlight starts to cut out.] | ||
− | :Cueball | + | :Cueball (thinks): Gotta grab it, surface, get in to the radio shed, and warn the President! Just a few more... |
:Flashlight: BZZT FIZZ | :Flashlight: BZZT FIZZ | ||
− | : | + | :[This panel has no border like the others, and is divided in half diagonally by a thought bubble.] |
:[The left half of it is a dark blue thought bubble with the diver inside it. On the right hand side are packaged flashlights hanging on a shelf. The one called Hi-Brite is $24.95 and is labeled "water resistant to 10 meters." The one called "FenStar G6" is $49.95 and says "water resistant to 40 meters."] | :[The left half of it is a dark blue thought bubble with the diver inside it. On the right hand side are packaged flashlights hanging on a shelf. The one called Hi-Brite is $24.95 and is labeled "water resistant to 10 meters." The one called "FenStar G6" is $49.95 and says "water resistant to 40 meters."] | ||
− | :Cueball | + | :Cueball (thinks): Oh no. |
:[Cueball and a friend stand in front of a flashlight display in a store. Cueball looks down at the packages with his hand on his chin in thought. The thought bubble from the previous panel leads from his head. The friend stands behind him.] | :[Cueball and a friend stand in front of a flashlight display in a store. Cueball looks down at the packages with his hand on his chin in thought. The thought bubble from the previous panel leads from his head. The friend stands behind him.] | ||
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[[Category:Comics featuring Cueball]] | [[Category:Comics featuring Cueball]] | ||
[[Category:Comics with color]] | [[Category:Comics with color]] | ||
+ | [[Category:Multiple Cueballs]] |
Latest revision as of 22:12, 17 November 2023
Explanation[edit]
For most people, under most circumstances, a flashlight's water-resistance is a completely moot point, as most flashlight use occurs on dry land. But, as Randall has shown before, there is a tendency for people to imagine elaborate scenarios in which an extra edge would be useful.
In the dream sequence over the first 2 and a half frames, Cueball appears to be diving to find a key underwater, which he spots using his flashlight when he is at 8 meters. His flashlight goes out at 10 meters because he bought the "Hi-Brite" model. The dream sequence also references a "radio shed", which were only really used in the past for amateur radios or some other military style bases/compounds—which would align with his "warn the President" line. He thus suggests the more water-resistant flashlight. However, this is seen as ridiculous from his friend, since the more durable model costs over $25 more in return. He replies that "you never know" what situation you'll be in.
The title text takes Cueball's thought process to the next level. If he is getting a flashlight that works to 40 meters (worst-case), he should probably be prepared for even deeper waters as well (even worse-case).
Transcript[edit]
- [Cueball is diving in very deep, dark blue water. He shines a flashlight at the sea floor.]
- Cueball (thinks): Eight meters. There's the wreckage... Yes! I see the key!
- [As he swims further toward it, his flashlight starts to cut out.]
- Cueball (thinks): Gotta grab it, surface, get in to the radio shed, and warn the President! Just a few more...
- Flashlight: BZZT FIZZ
- [This panel has no border like the others, and is divided in half diagonally by a thought bubble.]
- [The left half of it is a dark blue thought bubble with the diver inside it. On the right hand side are packaged flashlights hanging on a shelf. The one called Hi-Brite is $24.95 and is labeled "water resistant to 10 meters." The one called "FenStar G6" is $49.95 and says "water resistant to 40 meters."]
- Cueball (thinks): Oh no.
- [Cueball and a friend stand in front of a flashlight display in a store. Cueball looks down at the packages with his hand on his chin in thought. The thought bubble from the previous panel leads from his head. The friend stands behind him.]
- Cueball: ...maybe I should spring for the deeper water resistance.
- Friend: Why on earth would you care about that?
- Cueball: Look, you never know.
Discussion
Pretty much the mentality of any multi-tool buyer. I probably only need a knife and file in most cases, but I'll *never* need anything else if I buy a leatherman! 01:41, 17 April 2013 (UTC)
- Of course the real reason to buy the higher water resistance is that the standatd "water resistant" figures are highly optimistic being based on static pressure only. -- plugwash 141.101.98.51 16:45, 18 March 2014 (UTC)
- Spot on :) -- The Cat Lady (talk) 12:37, 22 August 2021 (UTC)