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==Explanation== | ==Explanation== | ||
− | In the comic, [[Megan]] is presenting evidence on her {{w|thesis}}, a theory on the evolution of threat | + | In the comic, [[Megan]] is presenting evidence on her {{w|thesis}}, a theory on the evolution of threat defense in mammals, in front of a panel of professors. To conclude her exposition she charges at the audience, shouting a {{w|battle cry}}, and brandishing a sword. The audience flinches. As the audience is composed of mammals and is responding to a threat, we should assume that this response provides some key evidence about the threat defense in mammals. |
− | This comic is a play on a thesis defense and the {{w|adage}} "{{w|The best defense is a good offense}}". The adage means that a strong offensive action will preoccupy the opposition and ultimately hinder its ability to mount an opposing counterattack, leading to a strategic advantage. A thesis defense generally involves an oral exam on the topic | + | This comic is a play on a thesis defense and the {{w|adage}} "{{w|The best defense is a good offense}}". The adage means that a strong offensive action will preoccupy the opposition and ultimately hinder its ability to mount an opposing counterattack, leading to a strategic advantage. A thesis defense generally involves an oral exam on the topic she has chosen, and should involve no physical violence. |
− | For added humorous effect, in the title | + | For added humorous effect, in the title Megan extrapolates how she improved the state of the art, i.e. what she has added to her field of study, while screaming the word art. |
==Transcript== | ==Transcript== | ||
− | :[Megan runs towards a desk with two microphones on it, waving a broadsword high in the air. Cueball and one other sitting behind the desk are taken aback, while Ponytail standing off to the side holds an arm in front of her face protectively. A slide is projected on a screen behind | + | :[Megan runs towards a desk with two microphones on it, waving a broadsword high in the air. ] |
+ | :[Cueball, Ponytail, and one other sitting behind the desk are taken aback, while Ponytail standing off to the side holds an arm in front of her face protectively. ] | ||
+ | :[A slide is projected on a screen behind the sword-reading woman, reading "The evolution of threat defence in mammals".] | ||
:Megan: In conclusion, AAAAAAAAAAAAA!!! | :Megan: In conclusion, AAAAAAAAAAAAA!!! | ||
− | + | :The best thesis defence is a good thesis offense. | |
− | :The best thesis | ||
− | + | {{comic discussion}} | |
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[[Category:Comics featuring Cueball]] | [[Category:Comics featuring Cueball]] | ||
[[Category:Comics featuring Megan]] | [[Category:Comics featuring Megan]] | ||
[[Category:Comics featuring Ponytail]] | [[Category:Comics featuring Ponytail]] | ||
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