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==Explanation== | ==Explanation== | ||
+ | {{Incomplete|Probably needs some more distillation, ha ha. But also an explanation on what heads and tails means in the title text explanation. Also add examples of things being taken literally.}} | ||
{{w|Vodka}} is a {{w|distilled beverage}} composed primarily of water and ethanol, sometimes with traces of impurities and flavorings. Traditionally, vodka is made by the distillation of {{w|fermented}} {{w|cereal}} grains or {{w|potatoes}}, though some modern brands use other substances, such as fruits or sugar. | {{w|Vodka}} is a {{w|distilled beverage}} composed primarily of water and ethanol, sometimes with traces of impurities and flavorings. Traditionally, vodka is made by the distillation of {{w|fermented}} {{w|cereal}} grains or {{w|potatoes}}, though some modern brands use other substances, such as fruits or sugar. | ||
− | When people | + | When people say "maybe it's the vodka talking" (or similar phrases), they usually mean that they are speaking under the {{w|influence of alcohol}} and are saying things they probably wouldn't say when {{w|sober}}. This is similar to the {{w|Latin}} saying "{{w|in vino veritas}}" (in wine there is truth). However, in this comic, it is as if the inanimate substance, vodka itself is talking, and discussing its origin (potatoes in this case). |
− | + | This comic is one of the many comics being examples of things being taken too literally. Other examples are... <!---Finish up--> | |
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+ | The title text gives the impression that the vodka isn't really sure it's made from potatoes. However, vodkas are often repeatedly distilled to remove the "foreshots" (the first few ounces of alcohol that drip from the condenser), "heads" and "tails," which contain flavor compounds. Removal of these leaves a clear solution consisting almost entirely of ethanol and water. This is in contrast to other distilled beverages like {{w|whiskey}}, {{w|brandy}} and {{w|rum}}. | ||
==Transcript== | ==Transcript== | ||
− | :[Ponytail and Megan sit together at a table with two small shot glasses on the table. Ponytail | + | |
+ | :[Ponytail and Megan sit together at a table with two small shot glasses on the table. Ponytail holds a large almost full bottle with label near to her mouth, while Megan's hand lies close to a larger glass, filled with liquid and an ice cube, close to her end of the table.] | ||
:Ponytail: Maybe this is the vodka talking, but: | :Ponytail: Maybe this is the vodka talking, but: | ||
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{{comic discussion}} | {{comic discussion}} | ||
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[[Category:Comics featuring Ponytail]] | [[Category:Comics featuring Ponytail]] | ||
[[Category:Comics featuring Megan]] | [[Category:Comics featuring Megan]] | ||
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