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==Explanation== | ==Explanation== | ||
− | + | {{incomplete|Created by a RABBIT RESEARCH GRANT COMMITTEE. Please mention here why this explanation isn't complete. Do NOT delete this tag too soon.}} | |
− | + | Cueball is giving a presentation on the {{w|pygmy rabbit}} to a group of skeptical panelists. Once they confirm that he wants to introduce the species to a new area for no other reason than that he finds it adorable, [[Blondie]] moves to deny his grant requests. However, the other three panelists - (L to R, [[White Hat]], [[Megan]] and [[Hairy]]) are swayed by this unconventional argument. | |
− | + | Thematically, this comic continues the argument from [[1682: Bun]] that the tinier a rabbit is, the greater its esteem. | |
− | + | See https://www.atlasobscura.com/articles/columbia-basin-pygmy-rabbits-washington | |
+ | (They are native to WA and were nearly extinct) | ||
==Transcript== | ==Transcript== | ||
− | :[Cueball is standing in front of a screen and pointing at it with a stick. On the screen is a rabbit shown next to a smartphone, some keys on a key-chain, and two coins | + | :[Cueball is standing in front of a screen and pointing at it with a stick. On the screen is a rabbit shown next to a smartphone, some keys on a key-chain, and two coins The phone is lager than the rabbit.] |
− | :Cueball: The US's smallest rabbit species is the | + | :Cueball: The US's smallest rabbit species is the Pygmy Rabbit from Great Basin area. |
:Cueball: We're seeking a grant to introduce them into the east. | :Cueball: We're seeking a grant to introduce them into the east. | ||
− | :[Blondie, White Hat, Megan and Hairy | + | :[Blondie, White Hat, Megan and Hairy sits behind a long table. Blondie leans both her arms on the table. Hairy has one arm on the table. The other two have their arms down. Cueball replies to Blondie's question from off-panel.] |
:Blondie: Are they native here? | :Blondie: Are they native here? | ||
− | :Cueball (off | + | :Cueball (off panel): No. |
:Blondie: Will they control some invasive pest? | :Blondie: Will they control some invasive pest? | ||
− | :Cueball (off | + | :Cueball (off panel): Dunno! |
:Blondie: Then...Why would you do this? | :Blondie: Then...Why would you do this? | ||
− | :[In a | + | :[In a frame-less panel Cueball is seen in front of the screen, which is seen in from the side. He points to something on the screen with the pointer, while looking over his shoulder.] |
:Cueball: I don't understand. | :Cueball: I don't understand. | ||
:Cueball: Did you '''''see''''' how small they are? | :Cueball: Did you '''''see''''' how small they are? | ||
:Cueball: They're so round! | :Cueball: They're so round! | ||
− | :Cueball: '' | + | :Cueball: Those ''tiny'' ears. |
− | :[Back to the four people behind the desk. Blondie and White Hat | + | :[Back to the four people behind the desk. Blondie and White Hat in the same positions but Megan has both her hands up into her hair, and Hairy has one arm on the table, and the other is held up high with a finger pointing up.] |
− | :Blondie: I see. I'm afraid we'll | + | :Blondie: I see. I'm afraid we'll by denying your grant. |
− | :White Hat: | + | :White Hat: Hand on. He '''''is''''' right about their ears... |
− | :Megan: | + | :Megan: the little feet! |
:Hairy: I vote we fund them! | :Hairy: I vote we fund them! | ||
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{{comic discussion}} | {{comic discussion}} |