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==Explanation== | ==Explanation== | ||
| − | This comic is a take on the 90s TV series | + | This comic is a take on the 90s TV series {{w|Fresh Prince of Bel-Air}} and its much parodied and repeated theme song. Consequently, the song coming out of [[Cueball]]'s TV right now is a take on that song. The joke is that {{w|Will Smith}} has somehow gone from being a successful rap star to an ambitious politician. {{w|Doggerel}} is a derogatory term for verse considered of little literary value or a comic verse of irregular measure. And obviously, the song is updated with an {{w|Adele (singer)|Adele}} reference who is a very popular singer over the last year or so. |
| − | + | At the last panel Cueball is annoyed about this stupid show and he is switching to an other channel (or maybe turning the TV off). | |
| − | + | The title text refers to {{w|Mr. Smith Goes to Washington}}, a 1939 Academy Award-winning movie. It is a fictional political drama. Here, Mr. Smith is also a reference to Will Smith. {{w|Aaron Sorkin}} is the writer behind the comedy drama {{w|The American President}} and the creator of political television drama {{w|The West Wing}}. | |
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==Transcript== | ==Transcript== | ||
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:TV: Well, my posh Bel Air life took a turn for the worse. | :TV: Well, my posh Bel Air life took a turn for the worse. | ||
| + | :[Same scene.] | ||
:TV: It's a story best related in a doggerel verse. | :TV: It's a story best related in a doggerel verse. | ||
| + | :[Same scene.] | ||
:TV: So kick back, relax, lemme put on some Adele for ya, | :TV: So kick back, relax, lemme put on some Adele for ya, | ||
:[Cueball raises the remote and points at the screen.] | :[Cueball raises the remote and points at the screen.] | ||
| − | :TV: While I tell you why I'm running for mayor of Phila- | + | :TV: While I tell you why I'm running for mayor of Phila-- |
:''CLICK'' | :''CLICK'' | ||
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[[Category:Comics featuring Cueball]] | [[Category:Comics featuring Cueball]] | ||
[[Category:Songs]] | [[Category:Songs]] | ||
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