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| titletext = Thank you to the xkcd April 1st volunteers/commentators, including @Chromakode, Kevin, @Aiiane, Patrick, Kat, Reuven, @cotrone, @bstaffin, @zigdon, schwal, Stereo, and everyone who voted! | | titletext = Thank you to the xkcd April 1st volunteers/commentators, including @Chromakode, Kevin, @Aiiane, Patrick, Kat, Reuven, @cotrone, @bstaffin, @zigdon, schwal, Stereo, and everyone who voted! | ||
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==Explanation== | ==Explanation== | ||
โ | This was the ninth [[:Category:April fools' comics|April fools' comic]] released by [[Randall]]. The previous fools comic was [[1975: Right Click]] from Sunday April 1, 2018. | + | {{incomplete|Created by ๐. Needs more elaboration on font influencing emoji..}} |
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+ | This was the ninth [[:Category:April fools' comics|April fools' comic]] released by [[Randall]]. The previous fools comic was [[1975: Right Click]] from Sunday April 1, 2018. | ||
The interactive comic began at noon ET (16:00 UTC) on April 1, 2019, and ended a day later. In it, users were shown two emojis and voted for their favorite before the time ran out. 512 different emojis were paired against each other in a cup or {{w|Bracket (tournament)|bracket}} system, with only one winner. See more below under [[#How it worked|How it worked]]. | The interactive comic began at noon ET (16:00 UTC) on April 1, 2019, and ended a day later. In it, users were shown two emojis and voted for their favorite before the time ran out. 512 different emojis were paired against each other in a cup or {{w|Bracket (tournament)|bracket}} system, with only one winner. See more below under [[#How it worked|How it worked]]. | ||
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The original title text "๐คผ๐คผ๐คผ๐คผ๐คผ๐คผ๐คผ๐คผ" consisted of eight wrestler emojis. This likely represented the round of 8, where the eight winners then can turn to the winner next to them and continue the quarterfinals, etc. The title text was updated after the final round. | The original title text "๐คผ๐คผ๐คผ๐คผ๐คผ๐คผ๐คผ๐คผ" consisted of eight wrestler emojis. This likely represented the round of 8, where the eight winners then can turn to the winner next to them and continue the quarterfinals, etc. The title text was updated after the final round. | ||
โ | Notably, it appears the eggplant emoji (๐) and the peach emoji (๐) were left out of the bracket, alongside the middle finger emoji (๐). The eggplant and peach are frequently used to represent | + | Notably, it appears the eggplant emoji (๐) and the peach emoji (๐) were left out of the bracket, alongside the middle finger emoji (๐). The eggplant and peach are frequently used to represent the male and female sex organs, respectively. There has been no statement from Randall on why they were left out. |
A robot face announcer-emoji (๐ค) and a link to the full bracket was added at 38 minutes in. | A robot face announcer-emoji (๐ค) and a link to the full bracket was added at 38 minutes in. | ||
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==Alternative viewers== | ==Alternative viewers== | ||
โ | Real data with results (clicks) can be seen as JSON-websocket at '''https://emojidome.xkcd.com/2131/socket''' | + | Real data with results (clicks) can be seen as JSON-websocket at '''https://emojidome.xkcd.com/2131/socket''' |
'''https://phiresky.github.io/emojidome/''', [https://www.reddit.com/r/xkcd/comments/b89zz1/emojidome_live_bracket_viewer/ made by a redditor], shows the brackets along with the final scores and comment. | '''https://phiresky.github.io/emojidome/''', [https://www.reddit.com/r/xkcd/comments/b89zz1/emojidome_live_bracket_viewer/ made by a redditor], shows the brackets along with the final scores and comment. | ||
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:[This was an interactive and dynamic comic during April 1st from its release until its completion. But the final and current image, will be the official image to transcribe. But the dynamic part of the comic as well as the "error image" displayed to services that could not render the dynamic comic is also transcribed here below.] | :[This was an interactive and dynamic comic during April 1st from its release until its completion. But the final and current image, will be the official image to transcribe. But the dynamic part of the comic as well as the "error image" displayed to services that could not render the dynamic comic is also transcribed here below.] | ||
โ | :[The final picture shows the winner of the gold medal in the Emojidome bracket tournament, as well as the runner up with the silver medal. There is no text. The winner is the "Space", "Stars" or "Milky Way" emoji, which is shown with a blue band on top of a dark blue band on top of an almost black background, indicating the light band of the Milky Way in the night sky. Stars (in both five point star shape and as dots) in light blue are spread out in all three bands of color. The large gold medal with its red neck string, is floating close to the middle of the picture, lacking any kind of neck in space to tie it around. To the left of the gold medal is the runner up, the brown Hedgehog, with light-brown face. It | + | :[The final picture shows the winner of the gold medal in the Emojidome bracket tournament, as well as the runner up with the silver medal. There is no text. The winner is the "Space", "Stars" or "Milky Way" emoji, which is shown with a blue band on top of a dark blue band on top of an almost black background, indicating the light band of the Milky Way in the night sky. Stars (in both five point star shape and as dots) in light blue are spread out in all three bands of color. The large gold medal with its red neck string, is floating close to the middle of the picture, lacking any kind of neck in space to tie it around. To the left of the gold medal is the runner up, the brown Hedgehog, with light-brown face. It sits on the smaller silver medal, also with red neck string, which floats out there in space. The hedgehog with medal is small enough to fit inside the neck string on the gold medal.] |
===Dynamic comic transcript=== | ===Dynamic comic transcript=== | ||
:[This is an example of how the comic appeared during the competition. The example includes one of the final winner, Space's, matches. The dynamic part of the comic is transcribed below:] | :[This is an example of how the comic appeared during the competition. The example includes one of the final winner, Space's, matches. The dynamic part of the comic is transcribed below:] | ||
:[[File:2131 Emojidome example.png|400px]] | :[[File:2131 Emojidome example.png|400px]] | ||
โ | :[At the top center of the comic, the two emojis battling it out are shown next to each other. The emojis | + | :[At the top center of the comic, the two emojis battling it out are shown next to each other. The emojis was generally in vivid colors, and not completely (or remotely) like the ones they represents. The true emojis was shown in links to image of the tournament brackets. These matches are called bouts in the comic. The emoji from the top (or left) of the bracket is shown to the left. In this case it was space, night sky, milky way or stars vs Maglev train. Between them is the following text:] |
:VS | :VS | ||
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:Past bouts: | :Past bouts: | ||
โ | :[Below this text was a list of all previous matches, showing the two emojis, with the | + | :[Below this text was a list of all previous matches, showing the two emojis, with the looser grayed out, with their final comment next to them. As soon as there where more than three a scroll bar appeared to the right, making it possible to scroll down through all these previous matches. As it was 512 emojis to begin with, there where 256 bouts in the first round, and then 255 the rest of the way to the final for a total of 511 bouts at the end. Here are the the text of the three matches that can be seen in the example (the grayed out looser was Sushi, Bee and Wizard):] |
:๐ vs ๐ฃ "Sushi has received a technical disqualification for being very very cooked" | :๐ vs ๐ฃ "Sushi has received a technical disqualification for being very very cooked" | ||
:๐ vs ๐ฆ "Owls well that ends well" | :๐ vs ๐ฆ "Owls well that ends well" | ||
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:Full bracket for today's comic (round 3). | :Full bracket for today's comic (round 3). | ||
+ | :[These links was to images of the bracket, different sizes, and they could change, update the result etc, so it was not a new link every time a new bracket was uploaded. In some of these images there was even mistakes with which emoji won, and actually the winner space, was shown to be out to the flying sauce during several bouts and at least one update. But it was fixed before last few rounds.] | ||
==== Round 1==== | ==== Round 1==== | ||
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! Competitors and score !! Commentary | ! Competitors and score !! Commentary | ||
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โ | | ๐ (13589) vs '''๐ (22912)''' | + | | ๐ (13589) vs '''๐ (22912)''' || |
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* Will it be ๐ or ๐? Find out next after this message from our sponsors. | * Will it be ๐ or ๐? Find out next after this message from our sponsors. | ||
* Finally! A rivalry spoke only in whispers now takes center stage. | * Finally! A rivalry spoke only in whispers now takes center stage. | ||
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* ๐ never had a chance. | * ๐ never had a chance. | ||
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โ | | ๐ (6578) vs '''๐ค (25692)''' | + | | ๐ (6578) vs '''๐ค (25692)''' || |
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* Next! Who would win in a match between ๐ and ๐ค? We are about to find out. | * Next! Who would win in a match between ๐ and ๐ค? We are about to find out. | ||
* This match-up reminds me of something clever I heard earlier ... | * This match-up reminds me of something clever I heard earlier ... | ||
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* Someone said | * Someone said | ||
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โ | | ๐ด (11518) vs '''๐ (12506)''' | + | | ๐ด (11518) vs '''๐ (12506)''' || |
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* If you're like me, you've argued over who would win head-to-head, ๐ or ๐ด. | * If you're like me, you've argued over who would win head-to-head, ๐ or ๐ด. | ||
* Success is no stranger to ๐. Let's see if they can keep it going. | * Success is no stranger to ๐. Let's see if they can keep it going. | ||
* Don't sleep on this match-up! | * Don't sleep on this match-up! | ||
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โ | | ๐ฎ (18361) vs '''๐ (18415)''' | + | | ๐ฎ (18361) vs '''๐ (18415)''' || |
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* Next up, ๐ and ๐ฎ. | * Next up, ๐ and ๐ฎ. | ||
* I don't know about you, but this is the match I have been waiting all day to see. | * I don't know about you, but this is the match I have been waiting all day to see. | ||
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* Surprised Pikachu pulls ahead! | * Surprised Pikachu pulls ahead! | ||
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โ | | ๐ฑ (4868) vs '''๐ (5411)''' | + | | ๐ฑ (4868) vs '''๐ (5411)''' || |
โ | |||
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* It is a battle as old as time itself. ๐ and ๐ฑ! Facing off against each other again! | * It is a battle as old as time itself. ๐ and ๐ฑ! Facing off against each other again! | ||
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โ | | ๐พ (18385) vs '''๐ (18571)''' | + | | ๐พ (18385) vs '''๐ (18571)''' || |
โ | |||
โ | |||
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* ๐พ and ๐ have been friends for a long time. I am not sure where that relationship is going to be after today. | * ๐พ and ๐ have been friends for a long time. I am not sure where that relationship is going to be after today. | ||
* This could get interesting if ๐ brings out their lasers! | * This could get interesting if ๐ brings out their lasers! | ||
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* It's gonna be tight! | * It's gonna be tight! | ||
|- | |- | ||
โ | | ๐ฆ (13865) vs '''๐ (15698)''' | + | | ๐ฆ (13865) vs '''๐ (15698)''' || |
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* Someone has to win this match and someone has to lose, but you have to acknowledge the pure sportsmanship of these competitors. | * Someone has to win this match and someone has to lose, but you have to acknowledge the pure sportsmanship of these competitors. | ||
* Click the link at the bottom of the comic to view the current bracket! (Just updated.) | * Click the link at the bottom of the comic to view the current bracket! (Just updated.) | ||
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* Sparkle heart appears to be running away with another one. | * Sparkle heart appears to be running away with another one. | ||
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โ | | '''๐ฉโ๐ฌ (19865)''' vs ๐ง (9398) | + | | '''๐ฉโ๐ฌ (19865)''' vs ๐ง (9398) || |
โ | |||
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* This is a match that no one wanted to deal with until the end. | * This is a match that no one wanted to deal with until the end. | ||
*what exactly is ๐ฉโ๐ฌ going to do with that beaker? | *what exactly is ๐ฉโ๐ฌ going to do with that beaker? | ||
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*Looks like ๐ฉโ๐ฌ is really taking ๐ง to *flask*. | *Looks like ๐ฉโ๐ฌ is really taking ๐ง to *flask*. | ||
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โ | | ๐คบ (8947) vs '''๐ง (25337)''' | + | | ๐คบ (8947) vs '''๐ง (25337)''' || |
โ | |||
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โ | | | ||
* ๐คบ has been a fan favorite all day. Suprising literally no one. | * ๐คบ has been a fan favorite all day. Suprising literally no one. | ||
* However, ๐ง has literally been disintegrating their competition all afternoon. | * However, ๐ง has literally been disintegrating their competition all afternoon. | ||
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* Parry hotter vs Harry Potter? | * Parry hotter vs Harry Potter? | ||
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โ | | ๐ต (7397) vs '''๐ฆ (27045)''' | + | | ๐ต (7397) vs '''๐ฆ (27045)''' || |
โ | |||
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* This is a match that no one wanted to deal with until the end. | * This is a match that no one wanted to deal with until the end. | ||
* several people are typing. | * several people are typing. | ||
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* I have never seen ๐ฆ crush an opponent that mercilessly before. | * I have never seen ๐ฆ crush an opponent that mercilessly before. | ||
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โ | | '''๐ (25965)''' vs ๐ฆ (20912) | + | | '''๐ (25965)''' vs ๐ฆ (20912) || |
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* Oh this one should be good. | * Oh this one should be good. | ||
*I am not sure if there is anything else that ๐ needs to prove. | *I am not sure if there is anything else that ๐ needs to prove. | ||
|- | |- | ||
โ | | ๐ (23083) vs '''๐ฆ (23975)''' | + | | ๐ (23083) vs '''๐ฆ (23975)''' || |
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* I spoke with ๐ before the match today, and they had this to say: ๐. | * I spoke with ๐ before the match today, and they had this to say: ๐. | ||
* This is one grudge that won't be resolved soon: ๐ never forgets. | * This is one grudge that won't be resolved soon: ๐ never forgets. | ||
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* An amazing match from ๐ฆ. | * An amazing match from ๐ฆ. | ||
|- | |- | ||
โ | | ๐ง (19957) vs '''๐ฆ (22737)''' | + | | ๐ง (19957) vs '''๐ฆ (22737)''' || |
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* There are a lot of ๐ง fans in the audience today hoping to see their champ make it through. | * There are a lot of ๐ง fans in the audience today hoping to see their champ make it through. | ||
* Another close match in the making! | * Another close match in the making! | ||
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* I think the bird has it. | * I think the bird has it. | ||
|- | |- | ||
โ | | ๐ (25129) vs '''๐ (25238)''' | + | | ๐ (25129) vs '''๐ (25238)''' || |
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* You wouldn't know it to look at them right now, but ๐ and ๐ have been friends for years. | * You wouldn't know it to look at them right now, but ๐ and ๐ have been friends for years. | ||
* I think ๐ may have finally met their match. | * I think ๐ may have finally met their match. | ||
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* The final seconds are here. Who will take the final lead? | * The final seconds are here. Who will take the final lead? | ||
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โ | | ๐ต (17985) vs '''๐ (18691)''' | + | | ๐ต (17985) vs '''๐ (18691)''' || |
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* ๐ต has really suprised me today. | * ๐ต has really suprised me today. | ||
* another close match. Are all of the contests going to be like this now? | * another close match. Are all of the contests going to be like this now? | ||
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โ | | '''๐ (19728)''' vs ๐ฅ (18099) | + | | '''๐ (19728)''' vs ๐ฅ (18099) || |
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* ๐ continues to show why they are just the dominant force to be reckoned with today. | * ๐ continues to show why they are just the dominant force to be reckoned with today. | ||
*Avocado Toast or Pineapple Pizza | *Avocado Toast or Pineapple Pizza | ||
*Avocado Toast or Pineapple Pizza? | *Avocado Toast or Pineapple Pizza? | ||
|- | |- | ||
โ | | '''๐ (19207)''' vs ๐ฅ (11100) | + | | '''๐ (19207)''' vs ๐ฅ (11100) || |
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* Oh this one should be good. | * Oh this one should be good. | ||
*Pineapple pizza isn't real pizza | *Pineapple pizza isn't real pizza | ||
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*๐ฅ burn so easily. Who knew? | *๐ฅ burn so easily. Who knew? | ||
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โ | | ๐ฏ (16204) vs '''๐ฃ (17599)''' | + | | ๐ฏ (16204) vs '''๐ฃ (17599)''' || |
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* ๐ฏ came to play. It is so obvious. | * ๐ฏ came to play. It is so obvious. | ||
* why do we have to choose? | * why do we have to choose? | ||
* I have definitely eaten food that was described as both of these. | * I have definitely eaten food that was described as both of these. | ||
|- | |- | ||
โ | | ๐ซ (17503) vs '''๐ฆ (18313)''' | + | | ๐ซ (17503) vs '''๐ฆ (18313)''' || |
โ | |||
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* Oh this one should be good. | * Oh this one should be good. | ||
* No No Nothing about this is good. | * No No Nothing about this is good. | ||
* ๐ซ is pretty sweet, but I'm a sucker for ๐ฆ | * ๐ซ is pretty sweet, but I'm a sucker for ๐ฆ | ||
|- | |- | ||
โ | | '''๐ (18049)''' vs ๐ช (7144) | + | | '''๐ (18049)''' vs ๐ช (7144) || |
โ | + | * ๐ has been a fan favorite all day. Suprising literally no one. | |
โ | |||
โ | | | ||
โ | * ๐ has been a fan favorite all day. Suprising literally no one. | ||
*before the knives come out of the mountain they're technically called "magma" | *before the knives come out of the mountain they're technically called "magma" | ||
*before knives come out of a mountain they're technically called 'magma' | *before knives come out of a mountain they're technically called 'magma' | ||
|- | |- | ||
โ | | ๐ (7355) vs '''๐ (12660)''' | + | | ๐ (7355) vs '''๐ (12660)''' || |
โ | |||
โ | |||
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* Oh this one should be good. | * Oh this one should be good. | ||
* Has anyone ever seen one of these without the other? Hmm. | * Has anyone ever seen one of these without the other? Hmm. | ||
* 163 | * 163 | ||
|- | |- | ||
โ | | ๐ (4736) vs '''๐ (9570)''' | + | | ๐ (4736) vs '''๐ (9570)''' || |
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* ๐ is dedicating this match to someone very special in their lives. | * ๐ is dedicating this match to someone very special in their lives. | ||
|- | |- | ||
โ | | ๐ฒ (11477) vs '''๐ธ (14994)''' | + | | ๐ฒ (11477) vs '''๐ธ (14994)''' || |
โ | |||
โ | |||
โ | | | ||
* ๐ฒ has really suprised me today. | * ๐ฒ has really suprised me today. | ||
* E.T. (1982) | * E.T. (1982) | ||
|- | |- | ||
โ | | ๐ (7313) vs '''๐ (15975)''' | + | | ๐ (7313) vs '''๐ (15975)''' || |
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* I am very excited to see ๐ still in this competition. | * I am very excited to see ๐ still in this competition. | ||
* This battle is out of this world! | * This battle is out of this world! | ||
|- | |- | ||
โ | | '''๐ฅ (13588)''' vs ๐งจ (8239) | + | | '''๐ฅ (13588)''' vs ๐งจ (8239) || |
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* This is a match with a special meaning for ๐ฅ. | * This is a match with a special meaning for ๐ฅ. | ||
*Uh oh, this is one of those battles where nobody wins. | *Uh oh, this is one of those battles where nobody wins. | ||
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*aaaaaand boom goes the dynamite! | *aaaaaand boom goes the dynamite! | ||
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โ | | ๐
(9309) vs '''๐ (11409)''' | + | | ๐
(9309) vs '''๐ (11409)''' || |
โ | |||
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โ | | | ||
* I am very excited to see ๐
still in this competition. | * I am very excited to see ๐
still in this competition. | ||
* Ohhhhhhhh. That one is going to leave a mark. | * Ohhhhhhhh. That one is going to leave a mark. | ||
|- | |- | ||
โ | | ๐จ (11242) vs '''๐ฅ (20329)''' | + | | ๐จ (11242) vs '''๐ฅ (20329)''' || |
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* Look at where you came from ๐จ. Look at where you started! You would think that this would be enough. | * Look at where you came from ๐จ. Look at where you started! You would think that this would be enough. | ||
* C'mon baby put the rock in the house | * C'mon baby put the rock in the house | ||
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โ | | ๐ต (10452) vs '''๐ป (11806)''' | + | | ๐ต (10452) vs '''๐ป (11806)''' || |
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* ๐ต came to play. It is so obvious. | * ๐ต came to play. It is so obvious. | ||
* It is a battle as old as time itself. ๐ต and ๐ป! Facing off against each other again! | * It is a battle as old as time itself. ๐ต and ๐ป! Facing off against each other again! | ||
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* ๐ป's tuning might be working against them right now. | * ๐ป's tuning might be working against them right now. | ||
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โ | | '''๐พ (16887)''' vs ๐งฎ (13339) | + | | '''๐พ (16887)''' vs ๐งฎ (13339) || |
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* ๐พ is dedicating this match to someone very special in their lives. | * ๐พ is dedicating this match to someone very special in their lives. | ||
*Welcome back to the Obsolete Technology Dome! | *Welcome back to the Obsolete Technology Dome! | ||
*MicroSD Card is watching closely at this battle of two square data storage options | *MicroSD Card is watching closely at this battle of two square data storage options | ||
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โ | | ๐ (6157) vs '''๐ (16083)''' | + | | ๐ (6157) vs '''๐ (16083)''' || |
โ | |||
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* This is going to be a challenge for ๐. | * This is going to be a challenge for ๐. | ||
* ๐ really left a mark on ๐ in their last match. | * ๐ really left a mark on ๐ in their last match. | ||
* ๐ really left a mark on ๐ in their last match. | * ๐ really left a mark on ๐ in their last match. | ||
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โ | | '''๐น (14112)''' vs ๐ (11789) | + | | '''๐น (14112)''' vs ๐ (11789) || |
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* ๐น is looking fierce, but ๐ is having none of it. | * ๐น is looking fierce, but ๐ is having none of it. | ||
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โ | | ๐งป (8107) vs '''๐งฌ (24415)''' | + | | ๐งป (8107) vs '''๐งฌ (24415)''' || |
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* ๐งฌ came to play. It is so obvious. | * ๐งฌ came to play. It is so obvious. | ||
* ๐งป and ๐งฌ are neck and neck here in the final bout of round 3! | * ๐งป and ๐งฌ are neck and neck here in the final bout of round 3! | ||
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! Competitors and score !! Commentary | ! Competitors and score !! Commentary | ||
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โ | | ๐ (77562) vs '''๐ค (85714)''' | + | | ๐ (77562) vs '''๐ค (85714)''' || |
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* all remaining rounds will be 26 minutes | * all remaining rounds will be 26 minutes | ||
* all remaining bouts will be 26 minutes | * all remaining bouts will be 26 minutes | ||
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* Getting knocked out in the round of 32 ๐ | * Getting knocked out in the round of 32 ๐ | ||
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โ | | ๐ (35129) vs '''๐ (35485)''' | + | | ๐ (35129) vs '''๐ (35485)''' || |
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* ๐ and ๐ have been friends for a long time. I am not sure where that relationship is going to be after today. | * ๐ and ๐ have been friends for a long time. I am not sure where that relationship is going to be after today. | ||
* wink wink vs nudge nudge | * wink wink vs nudge nudge | ||
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* explicit vs. implicit | * explicit vs. implicit | ||
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โ | | ๐ (34060) vs '''๐ (46401)''' | + | | ๐ (34060) vs '''๐ (46401)''' || |
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* Are we about to see a huge upset? | * Are we about to see a huge upset? | ||
* The devil went down to kittytown | * The devil went down to kittytown | ||
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* Better the devil you know than the one you pet. | * Better the devil you know than the one you pet. | ||
|- | |- | ||
โ | | ๐ (15594) vs '''๐ฉโ๐ฌ (43035)''' | + | | ๐ (15594) vs '''๐ฉโ๐ฌ (43035)''' || |
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* This is a match that no one wanted to deal with until the end. | * This is a match that no one wanted to deal with until the end. | ||
* Love Potion No. 9 (1963) | * Love Potion No. 9 (1963) | ||
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* The shine seems to be wearing off for sparkle heart. What's in that flask? | * The shine seems to be wearing off for sparkle heart. What's in that flask? | ||
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โ | | ๐ฆ (48941) vs '''๐ง (49275)''' | + | | ๐ฆ (48941) vs '''๐ง (49275)''' || |
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* ๐ฆ has really suprised me today. | * ๐ฆ has really suprised me today. | ||
* :leaves:: Target creature gets +3/+3 until end of turn targeting Devilthorn Fox | * :leaves:: Target creature gets +3/+3 until end of turn targeting Devilthorn Fox | ||
* G: Target creature gets +3/+3 until end of turn targeting Devilthorn Fox | * G: Target creature gets +3/+3 until end of turn targeting Devilthorn Fox | ||
|- | |- | ||
โ | | ๐ (32862) vs '''๐ฆ (42994)''' | + | | ๐ (32862) vs '''๐ฆ (42994)''' || |
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* I don't care if you are a ๐ fan or a ๐ฆ fan, you have to admire their work here today. | * I don't care if you are a ๐ fan or a ๐ฆ fan, you have to admire their work here today. | ||
* Scoring of this bout might be delayed, we're having to re-calibrate our cuteness meter. | * Scoring of this bout might be delayed, we're having to re-calibrate our cuteness meter. | ||
|- | |- | ||
โ | | ๐ (38553) vs '''๐ฆ (204094)''' | + | | ๐ (38553) vs '''๐ฆ (204094)''' || |
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* Someone has to win this match and someone has to lose, but you have to acknowledge the pure sportsmanship of these competitors. | * Someone has to win this match and someone has to lose, but you have to acknowledge the pure sportsmanship of these competitors. | ||
* This staring contest began hours before the match started. | * This staring contest began hours before the match started. | ||
* You obviously like owls. | * You obviously like owls. | ||
|- | |- | ||
โ | | ๐ (25531) vs '''๐ (28801)''' | + | | ๐ (25531) vs '''๐ (28801)''' || |
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* ๐ is dedicating this match to someone very special in their lives. | * ๐ is dedicating this match to someone very special in their lives. | ||
* Neither of these really go well with a bonnet. | * Neither of these really go well with a bonnet. | ||
|- | |- | ||
โ | | ๐ (30696) vs '''๐ฃ (33247)''' | + | | ๐ (30696) vs '''๐ฃ (33247)''' || |
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* We didn't expect ๐ to show up today, and ... well ... we are just as suprised as you! | * We didn't expect ๐ to show up today, and ... well ... we are just as suprised as you! | ||
* It's come down to this... which one is going to get taken out. | * It's come down to this... which one is going to get taken out. | ||
* In Toronto, this isn't even a competition. | * In Toronto, this isn't even a competition. | ||
|- | |- | ||
โ | | '''๐ (24884)''' vs ๐ฆ (20329) | + | | '''๐ (24884)''' vs ๐ฆ (20329) || |
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* There was never any doubt in my mind that ๐ would be right here, right now. | * There was never any doubt in my mind that ๐ would be right here, right now. | ||
*Finally the mastermind has an appropriate lair | *Finally the mastermind has an appropriate lair | ||
|- | |- | ||
โ | | ๐ (21192) vs '''๐ (24042)''' | + | | ๐ (21192) vs '''๐ (24042)''' || |
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* I am very excited to see ๐ still in this competition. | * I am very excited to see ๐ still in this competition. | ||
|- | |- | ||
โ | | '''๐ (25884)''' vs ๐ธ (14803) | + | | '''๐ (25884)''' vs ๐ธ (14803) || |
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* ๐ has been a fan favorite all day. Suprising literally no one. | * ๐ has been a fan favorite all day. Suprising literally no one. | ||
*Will we go to the stars, or will the stars come to us? | *Will we go to the stars, or will the stars come to us? | ||
|- | |- | ||
โ | | ๐ (13494) vs '''๐ฅ (17154)''' | + | | ๐ (13494) vs '''๐ฅ (17154)''' || |
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* ๐ continues to show why they are just the dominant force to be reckoned with today. | * ๐ continues to show why they are just the dominant force to be reckoned with today. | ||
* Would you rather be on fire, or on fire? | * Would you rather be on fire, or on fire? | ||
* Have you ever seen a ping pong paddle on fire? Me neither. | * Have you ever seen a ping pong paddle on fire? Me neither. | ||
|- | |- | ||
โ | | '''๐ป (26281)''' vs ๐ฅ (26221) | + | | '''๐ป (26281)''' vs ๐ฅ (26221) || |
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* ๐ป certainly has its work cut out for it going up agaist ๐ฅ. | * ๐ป certainly has its work cut out for it going up agaist ๐ฅ. | ||
*Which do you prefer, classical or house? | *Which do you prefer, classical or house? | ||
|- | |- | ||
โ | | ๐ (16770) vs '''๐พ (19628)''' | + | | ๐ (16770) vs '''๐พ (19628)''' || |
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* ๐พ had an interesting previous round. Let's see what they do now. | * ๐พ had an interesting previous round. Let's see what they do now. | ||
* One of these is a universal icon for saving data, and the other is a floppy. | * One of these is a universal icon for saving data, and the other is a floppy. | ||
* The Persistence of Memory (1931) | * The Persistence of Memory (1931) | ||
|- | |- | ||
โ | | ๐น (9717) vs '''๐งฌ (20370)''' | + | | ๐น (9717) vs '''๐งฌ (20370)''' || |
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* We didn't expect ๐น to show up today, and ... well ... we are just as suprised as you! | * We didn't expect ๐น to show up today, and ... well ... we are just as suprised as you! | ||
* The latest ad targeting technology is pretty scary. | * The latest ad targeting technology is pretty scary. | ||
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โ | | ๐ (17357) vs '''๐ค (23903)''' | + | | ๐ (17357) vs '''๐ค (23903)''' || |
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* Look at where you came from ๐. Look at where you started! You would think that this would be enough. | * Look at where you came from ๐. Look at where you started! You would think that this would be enough. | ||
* I know something you don't know. | * I know something you don't know. | ||
* How do you know for sure that your votes are doing anything? | * How do you know for sure that your votes are doing anything? | ||
|- | |- | ||
โ | | ๐ (11306) vs '''๐ฉโ๐ฌ (30208)''' | + | | ๐ (11306) vs '''๐ฉโ๐ฌ (30208)''' || |
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* This is a match with a special meaning for ๐ฉโ๐ฌ. | * This is a match with a special meaning for ๐ฉโ๐ฌ. | ||
* The scientific method's problem is that the devil's in the details. | * The scientific method's problem is that the devil's in the details. | ||
|- | |- | ||
โ | | ๐ง (26205) vs '''๐ฆ (27999)''' | + | | ๐ง (26205) vs '''๐ฆ (27999)''' || |
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* ๐ฆ had an interesting previous round. Let's see what they do now. | * ๐ฆ had an interesting previous round. Let's see what they do now. | ||
* Hedge magic is generally more pragmatic than other forms of sorcery. | * Hedge magic is generally more pragmatic than other forms of sorcery. | ||
* The wizard didn't do it | * The wizard didn't do it | ||
|- | |- | ||
โ | | ๐ (21941) vs '''๐ฆ (28070)''' | + | | ๐ (21941) vs '''๐ฆ (28070)''' || |
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* ๐ came to play. It is so obvious. | * ๐ came to play. It is so obvious. | ||
* Of course we all know about the Owls and the Bees | * Of course we all know about the Owls and the Bees | ||
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* Owls well that ends well | * Owls well that ends well | ||
|- | |- | ||
โ | | ๐ฃ (27026) vs '''๐ (33364)''' | + | | ๐ฃ (27026) vs '''๐ (33364)''' || |
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* ๐ is dedicating this match to someone very special in their lives. | * ๐ is dedicating this match to someone very special in their lives. | ||
* Cooked or raw? | * Cooked or raw? | ||
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* Sushi has received a technical disqualification for being very very cooked | * Sushi has received a technical disqualification for being very very cooked | ||
|- | |- | ||
โ | | '''๐ (36285)''' vs ๐ (17405) | + | | '''๐ (36285)''' vs ๐ (17405) || |
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* ๐ continues to show why they are just the dominant force to be reckoned with today. | * ๐ continues to show why they are just the dominant force to be reckoned with today. | ||
*~future~ | *~future~ | ||
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*Spaaaaaaaaace | *Spaaaaaaaaace | ||
|- | |- | ||
โ | | ๐ป (26806) vs '''๐ฅ (32652)''' | + | | ๐ป (26806) vs '''๐ฅ (32652)''' || |
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* ๐ป is dedicating this match to someone very special in their lives. | * ๐ป is dedicating this match to someone very special in their lives. | ||
* Either can kill if used indiscriminately. | * Either can kill if used indiscriminately. | ||
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* That ๐ป is ๐ฅ, but that ๐ฅ is actual ๐ฅ. | * That ๐ป is ๐ฅ, but that ๐ฅ is actual ๐ฅ. | ||
|- | |- | ||
โ | | ๐พ (57577) vs '''๐งฌ (58313)''' | + | | ๐พ (57577) vs '''๐งฌ (58313)''' || |
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* Look at where you came from ๐พ. Look at where you started! You would think that this would be enough. | * Look at where you came from ๐พ. Look at where you started! You would think that this would be enough. | ||
* Magnets work on both of these, right? | * Magnets work on both of these, right? | ||
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! Competitors and score !! Commentary | ! Competitors and score !! Commentary | ||
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โ | | '''๐ฉโ๐ฌ (113683)''' vs ๐ค (108653) | + | | '''๐ฉโ๐ฌ (113683)''' vs ๐ค (108653) || |
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* Nearly tied at 40,000 votes each! | * Nearly tied at 40,000 votes each! | ||
*Nearly tied at 50,000 votes each! | *Nearly tied at 50,000 votes each! | ||
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*๐ค | *๐ค | ||
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โ | | ๐ฆ (103212) vs '''๐ฆ (105260)''' | + | | ๐ฆ (103212) vs '''๐ฆ (105260)''' || |
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* I've always considered ๐ฆ to be one of the greats. | * I've always considered ๐ฆ to be one of the greats. | ||
* sky cat vs. pointy cat | * sky cat vs. pointy cat | ||
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* ๐ฆ just barely squeaking in a victory. | * ๐ฆ just barely squeaking in a victory. | ||
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โ | | ๐ (105716) vs '''๐ (175099)''' | + | | ๐ (105716) vs '''๐ (175099)''' || |
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* ๐ had an interesting previous round. Let's see what they do now. | * ๐ had an interesting previous round. Let's see what they do now. | ||
* Star stuff or regurgitated star stuff? | * Star stuff or regurgitated star stuff? | ||
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* Good (starry) Night! | * Good (starry) Night! | ||
|- | |- | ||
โ | | '''๐ฅ (178121)''' vs ๐งฌ (159553) | + | | '''๐ฅ (178121)''' vs ๐งฌ (159553) || |
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* Did you know the melting point of DNA depends on the information it encodes? | * Did you know the melting point of DNA depends on the information it encodes? | ||
*Jurassic Park III (2001) | *Jurassic Park III (2001) | ||
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! Competitors and score !! Commentary | ! Competitors and score !! Commentary | ||
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โ | | ๐ฉโ๐ฌ (285263) vs '''๐ฆ (285736)''' | + | | ๐ฉโ๐ฌ (285263) vs '''๐ฆ (285736)''' || |
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* ๐ฉโ๐ฌ defeated [purple devil face] and [sparkling heart] to get here. | * ๐ฉโ๐ฌ defeated [purple devil face] and [sparkling heart] to get here. | ||
* ๐ฉโ๐ฌ defeated the wizard and then beat out the rest of the animal quadrant. | * ๐ฉโ๐ฌ defeated the wizard and then beat out the rest of the animal quadrant. | ||
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* Science! | * Science! | ||
|- | |- | ||
โ | | '''๐ (281040)''' vs ๐ฅ (155282) | + | | '''๐ (281040)''' vs ๐ฅ (155282) || |
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* Without oxygen, thereโs no ๐ฅ. | * Without oxygen, thereโs no ๐ฅ. | ||
*Space fire fact: If we detect fire on exoplanets, it may indicate life. Oxygen is volatile and shouldnโt persist in an atmosphere without something replenishing it. | *Space fire fact: If we detect fire on exoplanets, it may indicate life. Oxygen is volatile and shouldnโt persist in an atmosphere without something replenishing it. | ||
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! Competitors and score !! Commentary | ! Competitors and score !! Commentary | ||
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โ | | '''๐ (710129)''' vs ๐ฆ (682919) | + | | '''๐ (710129)''' vs ๐ฆ (682919) || |
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* ๐ฆ is in the lead! | * ๐ฆ is in the lead! | ||
*๐ has pulled ahead again! | *๐ has pulled ahead again! | ||
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:[[File:2131_Emojidome_Error_image.png]] | :[[File:2131_Emojidome_Error_image.png]] | ||
โ | :[A tournament bracket tree is shown with eight participants each on the left and right side, for a total of sixteen, all of which are the ๐ฐ emoji ( | + | :[A tournament bracket tree is shown with eight participants each on the left and right side, for a total of sixteen, all of which are the ๐ฐ emoji (a face with eyebrows, one teardrop and a blue forehead). From both sides towards the middle the brackets reduce to eight, then four, two, and one line where the latter join to a rectangle in the middle. Below is an explanation of why this is seen instead of the correct comic. It is due to an error with JavaScript. This is also why the sad emoji is used in all sweet sixteen places.] |
:Visit xkcd.com to participate | :Visit xkcd.com to participate | ||
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[[Category:April fools' comics]] | [[Category:April fools' comics]] | ||
[[Category:Interactive comics]] | [[Category:Interactive comics]] | ||
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[[Category:Comics with color]] | [[Category:Comics with color]] | ||
[[Category:Emoji]] | [[Category:Emoji]] | ||
[[Category:Sport]] | [[Category:Sport]] | ||
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