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The first two panels of this strip seem romantic and sentimental, as it's common to hear that people sleep better next to people they love. Then the second to last panel starts a feeling that it might be going wrong, and then the very last panel reveals that [[Cueball]] and [[Megan]] are actually going through some relationship trouble, because Cueball uses her presence as a good reason for leaving this world behind. He does, however, not intend to commit suicide to escape from her and the world; he just wishes to escape by falling asleep (either that, or it's a double-meaning joke based on the fact that he's about to fall out of the bed). | The first two panels of this strip seem romantic and sentimental, as it's common to hear that people sleep better next to people they love. Then the second to last panel starts a feeling that it might be going wrong, and then the very last panel reveals that [[Cueball]] and [[Megan]] are actually going through some relationship trouble, because Cueball uses her presence as a good reason for leaving this world behind. He does, however, not intend to commit suicide to escape from her and the world; he just wishes to escape by falling asleep (either that, or it's a double-meaning joke based on the fact that he's about to fall out of the bed). | ||
β | As the title text reveals, he also wishes to avoid her in his dreams, as he wishes their dreams do not intersect - i.e. he hopes he will not dream of her (and vice versa) | + | As the title text reveals, he also wishes to avoid her in his dreams, as he wishes their dreams do not intersect - i.e. he hopes he will not dream of her (and vice versa). |
The cartoon seems to be a homage to the webcomic [http://www.asofterworld.com/ a softer world], which takes the same format. | The cartoon seems to be a homage to the webcomic [http://www.asofterworld.com/ a softer world], which takes the same format. |