2955: Pole Vault

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Pole Vault
Ugh, and we JUST went through this yesterday with javelin.
Title text: Ugh, and we JUST went through this yesterday with javelin.

Explanation

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In the comic, Cueball is making a run as part of a pole vault competition. However, the pole pierced the surface of the Earth, causing it to pop and violently deflate like a balloon. This does not normally happen during a pole vault[citation needed], but the title text suggests that the same recently happened during a javelin competition. No explanation is provided for how the Earth was patched or reinflated.

Transcript

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[Cueball is holding a pole vaulting stick and seemingly running.]
[Cueball puts the tip of the pole to the ground, making it bend.]
[Borderless panel with the word POP! in a blast bubble]
[Earth, burst seemingly around Europe, flying through space like a deflating balloon. A zigzagging path is left behind. The part of the surface visible shows parts of Asia and Australia.]


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Discussion

The contrast/similarity with the conceipt of 2952: Routine Maintenance is fairly clear, which might mean a similar train of thought inspired it, but I chose instead to append the suggestion that Randall was inspired by the upcoming Olympics, based upon close observation of the 'pop-zone' on the whole-Earth view. But the other link maybe could be said (instead?) if someone wants to write an appropriate paragraph. 172.70.162.186 11:30, 6 July 2024 (UTC)

"This does not normally happen during a pole vault,[citation needed]". LOL @ "citation needed" 172.68.64.213 13:23, 6 July 2024 (UTC)

How do you cite a negative? Barmar (talk) 13:56, 6 July 2024 (UTC)
<etic>...</etic> 172.69.43.185 17:38, 6 July 2024 (UTC)
list of all pole vaults, including data on how many resulted in the earth popping 172.68.27.161 15:53, 8 July 2024 (UTC)
this smbc comic contains an example of citing a negative! 172.71.174.246 15:57, 8 July 2024 (UTC)

Just a thought - the shape of what's left made me think of a Prince Rupert's drop. 172.70.178.58 21:22, 6 July 2024 (UTC)

Am I the only one reminded of Men without Hats: Pop Goes The World? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3zUUtf7gOe8 Tier666 (talk) 07:50, 7 July 2024 (UTC)