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{{comic | {{comic | ||
| number = 165 | | number = 165 | ||
− | | date = | + | | date = 2006-10-2 |
| title = Turn Signals | | title = Turn Signals | ||
| image = turn_signals.png | | image = turn_signals.png | ||
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| titletext = I'm not very good at meeting people. | | titletext = I'm not very good at meeting people. | ||
}} | }} | ||
==Explanation== | ==Explanation== | ||
− | + | [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Automotive_lighting#Turn_signals Turn Signals] are designed to flash between 60 and 120 times per minute. Most turn signals are driven by an [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Electromechanical electromechanical] device. Due to manufacturing tolerances, battery state of charge, ambient temperature, and various other factors, two different turn signals rarely flash at the same rate, even among cars of the same make and model. Having two cars with turn signals flashing at the same rate would be a rare event. | |
− | [[Cueball]] notices this event, and expresses his excitement to the driver of the other car, despite being stopped at an intersection. The other driver is confused by this. Turn signal frequency is something that most people don't take notice of. | + | [[Cueball]] notices this event, and expresses his excitement to the driver of the other car, despite being stopped at an intersection. The other driver is confused by this. Turn signal frequency is something that most people don't take notice of. Cueball however takes it as an opportunity to strike up a conversation, and make a new friend. The title text refers to the fact that this is probably not a good strategy for making friends. |
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− | The title text refers to the fact that this is probably not a good strategy for making friends | ||
==Transcript== | ==Transcript== | ||
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:Person in Street: Hey, our turn signals are in sync! | :Person in Street: Hey, our turn signals are in sync! | ||
:Person in Car: What the hell? | :Person in Car: What the hell? | ||
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:Person in Street: Usually they're at least a little off. But I've been watching like 30 seconds and haven't seen any beat frequency! | :Person in Street: Usually they're at least a little off. But I've been watching like 30 seconds and haven't seen any beat frequency! | ||
:Person in Car: Who are you? | :Person in Car: Who are you? | ||
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:Person in Street: You know, from the beat frequency you can tell the difference in timing of the two signals. | :Person in Street: You know, from the beat frequency you can tell the difference in timing of the two signals. | ||
:Person in Car: ... | :Person in Car: ... | ||
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{{comic discussion}} | {{comic discussion}} | ||
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