2424: Normal Conversation

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Normal Conversation

Title text: "I think I'll pass. These days I have a hard time feeling comfortable in crowded bars with loud music and lots of shouting." --me, after the pandemic, but now for a second reason

Explanation

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Randall/Cueball has shown in many comics his inability to make small talk, or have a "normal" conversation (Category:Social interactions). With the COVID-19 pandemic, he feels that others may have difficulty having normal conversations as well, and so this seems to be a "silver lining" for the pandemic that he can use this excuse.

In the title text, he shows his dislike of going to crowded bars (which existed prior to the pandemic). In the future, even after the pandemic passes, Cueball will use still use excuse that crowded bars make him feel uncomfortable (due to possible virus spread).

Transcript

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[Two Cueballs wearing face masks are facing each other and talking]

Cueball 1: So how's...everything.

Cueball 1: I mean, I know everything is, um...but are you, uh...

Cueball 1: Sorry, I feel like the pandemic has destroyed my ability to have a conversation like a normal human.

Cueball 2: Haha, I know, right?

[Caption below the panel]:

I'm at least glad I have this excuse now.

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Discussion

I told my friends that my mother tested positive for COVID-19. I noticed that I only had to say "tested positive", the rest is implicit. I think it's similar in the gay community with HIV/AIDS. -- bubblegum (talk) (please sign your comments with ~~~~)

...uh, interesting thing to bring up. 108.162.215.244 02:11, 13 February 2021 (UTC)

That's not specific to any gay community. You say 'tested positive' in any community and people will turn their heads. I guess the culture differentiates whether it's an STD or a child. 108.162.219.80 12:55, 14 February 2021 (UTC)

As an introvert, I've found that my interactions with other humans have changed very little . . . and mostly positively, as there are fewer of them. It's also nice to have a topic ready at all times to fill those awkward silences.

"Stay Positive. Test Negative." -Norah O'Donnell 162.158.74.239 11:45, 14 February 2021 (UTC)

"Does this have any relation to jail? - 172.70.178.162 04:23, 12 January 2024 (UTC)