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<p>2003:EA:4F43:800:2C5B:E195:8D10:9896: Added transcript</p> <hr /> <div>{{comic<br /> | number = 3105<br /> | date = June 20, 2025<br /> | title = Interoperability<br /> | image = interoperability_2x.png<br /> | imagesize = 740x269px<br /> | noexpand = true<br /> | titletext = We're getting a lot of complaints from commuters who were routed onto a coaster, but the theme park patrons who spent hours stuck on an intercity line are also not happy.<br /> }}<br /> <br /> ==Explanation==<br /> {{incomplete|This page was created by a LOST ROLLER COASTER RIDER. Don't remove this notice too soon.}}<br /> <br /> ==Transcript==<br /> {{incomplete transcript|Don't remove this notice too soon.}}<br /> : [A close-up shot of Black Hat from the shoulders up]<br /> : Black Hat: Compatibility and interoperability are so important.<br /> <br /> : [A zoom out reveals that Black Hat is standing in front of and pointing at a diagram showing a commuter subway car and a rollercoaster car, and the tracks they both run on. Standing next to him are Cueball and Hairbun]<br /> : Black Hat: For example, most subway rails are 143.5 cm apart. But many roller coasters use a narrower 110 cm gauge.<br /> <br /> : [This panel shows only Black Hat]<br /> : Black Hat: For the last few years, our company has been quietly retrofitting roller coasters to use 143.5 cm tracks.<br /> <br /> : [Black Hat now has his fists raised]<br /> : Black Hat: Soon, we can begin phase 2.<br /> : Voice from off-panel: Maybe interoperability is actually bad.<br /> : Black Hat: If you listen to the destination announcement while boarding, you'll be fine.<br /> {{comic discussion}}&lt;noinclude&gt;</div>

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