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==Explanation== | ==Explanation== | ||
− | The comic plays on the idea that geeks and nerds will try to break into high-security areas in order to challenge themselves, instead of to steal things. The vault is labeled "unpickable" as a kind of challenge to break into it, while all the valuables are simply stored in a shoe box | + | The comic plays on the idea that geeks and nerds will try to break into high-security areas in order to challenge themselves, instead of to steal things. The vault is labeled "unpickable" as a kind of challenge to break into it, while all the valuables are simply stored in a shoe box. |
− | A 24-pin dual-tumbler {{w|Tubular pin tumbler lock|radial-hybrid lock}} | + | A 24-pin dual-tumbler {{w|Tubular pin tumbler lock|radial-hybrid lock}} doesn't exist,{{Citation needed}} but in theory would be a remarkably difficult type of lock to pick, the fused 17th pin means even with the correct key it cannot be opened. It would be much easier to simply break open the safe with brute force than to pick it. Since the vault is nearly unopenable, nerds and geeks would spend all their time on the vault and ignore the seemingly useless shoe box. |
− | The title text continues the theme, with an unsolved {{w| | + | The title text continues the theme, with an unsolved 5x5 {{w|Rubik's cube}} to further challenge and distract the thief. |
==Transcript== | ==Transcript== | ||
− | + | :HackerShield geek-proof safe system: | |
− | :HackerShield | + | :[Two boxes sit side by side. One is a safe with a lock marked "Unpickable." It is labeled: (1) 24-pin dual-tumbler radial-hybrid lock (rendered unopenable by a fused 17th pin). The other is a shoebox. It is labeled: (2) Shoebox containing your valuables.] |
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− | :[Two boxes sit side by side. One is a safe with a lock marked "Unpickable." It is labeled: | ||
{{Comic discussion}} | {{Comic discussion}} | ||
[[Category:Comics with color]] | [[Category:Comics with color]] |