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explain xkcd: It's 'cause you're dumb.
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| − | [[Cueball]] is mispronouncing the name of the British TV show, that is also currently show in the US, which is {{w|Downton Abbey|Downton Abbey}} | + | [[Cueball]] is mispronouncing the name of the British TV show, that is also currently show in the US, which is {{w|Downton Abbey|Downton Abbey}}. |
{{w|LMFAO}} is a ubiquitous group in the US on radio, TV and even strange commercials with [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4zJWA3Vo6TU rodents riding in cars with their song, Party Rock Anthem]. However, this comic is a reference to another one of their songs, [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wyx6JDQCslE "Sexy And I Know It."] The relevant lyrics go something like this: | {{w|LMFAO}} is a ubiquitous group in the US on radio, TV and even strange commercials with [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4zJWA3Vo6TU rodents riding in cars with their song, Party Rock Anthem]. However, this comic is a reference to another one of their songs, [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wyx6JDQCslE "Sexy And I Know It."] The relevant lyrics go something like this: | ||
Revision as of 14:37, 9 December 2012
| Sigh |
 Title text: If you're annoying enough, you can get them to respond with an involuntary second sigh and get a rhythm going. |
Explanation
Cueball is mispronouncing the name of the British TV show, that is also currently show in the US, which is Downton Abbey.
LMFAO is a ubiquitous group in the US on radio, TV and even strange commercials with rodents riding in cars with their song, Party Rock Anthem. However, this comic is a reference to another one of their songs, "Sexy And I Know It." The relevant lyrics go something like this:
sigh… girl look at that body
sigh… girl look at that body
sigh… girl look at that body
ah-ah, I work out!
Transcript
- [Cueball is standing behind Megan, who's sitting and watching TV.]
- Cueball: Hey, is that Downtown Abbey? What town is it in the downtown of, anyway?
- Megan: *siiiiiiiigh*
- Cueball: --girl look at that body.
- We should thank LMFAO for giving us such a great way to respond to exasperated sighs.
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To me it seems that XKCD was reflecting on his experience as inquiring child. I'm sure when he had questions about the world around him, adults would just dismiss or ignore them. At that tender young age, even if adult can't explain something to their child, they should encourage them to learn for themselves, rather then get frustrated with constant questions. Your child will be better off if you do. - e-inspired
98.211.199.84 15:02, 27 February 2013 (UTC)
