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==Explanation==
 
==Explanation==
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The comic is a parody of {{w|Transformers}}, a fictional group of robots that can transform into vehicles. Transformers typically are able to transform instantaneously, often mid-stride, by manipulating and rearranging their mechanical parts. In this comic, however, [[Randall]] has the Transformers "transform" in the same manner that {{w|Caterpillar|caterpillars}} "transform" via {{w|metamorphosis}} into butterflies or moths.
 
  
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The first two panels show action scenes that would be appropriate for a Transformers comic. However, the third panel shows the Transformers climbing a tree, and in the final scene they wrap silk around themselves, apparently forming a cocoon or chrysalis.
 
  
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The title text furthers this parallel, describing a newly transformed helicopter — presumably the post-metamorphosis state of one of the Transformers in the panels — in a manner that would be more appropriate for a freshly-emerged butterfly or moth.
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The comic is drawing a comparison between {{w|Transformers}}, a fictional species of robots that can transform into vehicles, and butterflies or moths, who can "transform" via {{w|metamorphosis}}.
  
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This [[xkcd]] comic is one of the few ones not showing just simple [[stick figure]]s.
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The first two panels show action scenes that would be appropriate for a Transformers comic.  However, the third panel shows the Transformers climbing a tree, and in the final scene, they wrap silk around themselves, similarly to building a cocoon or chrysalis.
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The alt text furthers this parallel, comparing a newly transformed helicopter (presumably the post-metamorphosis state of one of the Transformers in the panels) to a freshly-emerged butterfly or moth.
  
 
==Transcript==
 
==Transcript==
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:[Two "Transformer"-esque robots are visible.]
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:[One transformer in the foreground, one in the background.]
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:First Robot: '''''Transform!'''''
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:Transformer: ''Transform!''
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:[Both robots run to the right.]
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:[Each robot reaches a tree and begins to climb it.]
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:[Transformers running.]
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:[The camera focuses on the nearer of the two robots, which is placing itself into a chrysalis hanging from the tree branch.]
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:[Transformers climbing trees.]
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:[Transformers encasing themselves in caterpillar-style cocoons.]
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{{comic discussion}}
 
{{comic discussion}}
 
[[Category:Biology]]
 
[[Category:Biology]]
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[[Category:Robots]]
 

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