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==Explanation== | ==Explanation== | ||
− | + | This comic is a reference to the {{w|Deepwater Horizon}} oil spill that happened in the {{w|Gulf of Mexico}}. {{w|Top Kill}} is a reference to a procedure used as a means of regaining control over an oil well that is experiencing an uncontrolled eruption of crude oil. {{w|Michael Bay}} is an American film director known for his over the top special effects and plots. | |
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This comic is a commentary on the state of broadcast journalism and how they are always looking for speculation and voyeurism rather than facts. That they ask if Mr. Bay's proposed firestorm will have any effect on the then-upcoming congressional elections just serves to underline how little the journalists actually care about the damage that has actually been caused. | This comic is a commentary on the state of broadcast journalism and how they are always looking for speculation and voyeurism rather than facts. That they ask if Mr. Bay's proposed firestorm will have any effect on the then-upcoming congressional elections just serves to underline how little the journalists actually care about the damage that has actually been caused. | ||
− | + | The title text has a reference to Jeff Masters, who is director of meteorology at Weather Underground and Bruce Schneier, who is a world-renowned security expert and has a blog and several books. | |
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==Transcript== | ==Transcript== | ||
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:Ponytail, out of frame: Yes, but is there any way it could get worse? | :Ponytail, out of frame: Yes, but is there any way it could get worse? | ||
− | :Megan: Sure, but there are real disasters happening now, and you're substituting speculation and voyeurism for the investigative journalism | + | :Megan: Sure, but there are real disasters happening now, and you're substituting speculation and voyeurism for the investigative journalism we-- |
:Ponytail: Screw this! Let's ask Michael Bay. | :Ponytail: Screw this! Let's ask Michael Bay. | ||
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:Michael Bay: James Carville emerges from the conflagration riding a burning alligator... | :Michael Bay: James Carville emerges from the conflagration riding a burning alligator... | ||
:Ponytail, out of frame: Will this affect the midterm elections? | :Ponytail, out of frame: Will this affect the midterm elections? | ||
− | :Michael Bay: | + | :Michael Bay: Massively. |
{{comic discussion}} | {{comic discussion}} | ||
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[[Category:Comics with color]] | [[Category:Comics with color]] | ||
[[Category:Comics featuring Cueball]] | [[Category:Comics featuring Cueball]] | ||
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[[Category:Comics featuring Ponytail]] | [[Category:Comics featuring Ponytail]] | ||
[[Category:Comics featuring real people]] | [[Category:Comics featuring real people]] | ||
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