https://www.explainxkcd.com/wiki/api.php?action=feedcontributions&user=Zakator&feedformat=atomexplain xkcd - User contributions [en]2024-03-28T10:13:08ZUser contributionsMediaWiki 1.30.0https://www.explainxkcd.com/wiki/index.php?title=1916:_Temperature_Preferences&diff=1479561916: Temperature Preferences2017-11-16T07:35:46Z<p>Zakator: /* Explanation */ Added Stockholm</p>
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<div>{{comic<br />
| number = 1916<br />
| date = November 15, 2017<br />
| title = Temperature Preferences<br />
| image = temperature_preferences.png<br />
| titletext = There's a supposed Mark Twain quote, "The coldest winter I ever spent was a summer in San Francisco." It isn't really by Mark Twain, but I don't know who said it—I just know they've never been to McMurdo Station.<br />
}}<br />
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==Explanation==<br />
{{incomplete|Fill in the table using data from [http://weatherbase.com weatherbase.com] (Randall's source!). Do NOT delete this tag too soon.}}<br />
This is a chart of major (and not-so-major) populated areas showing seasonal temperature patterns. The chart is a guide to where one might like to live depending on how much summer heat and winter cold they enjoy. There are four focused zones:<br />
<br />
* Hate both cold and heat (eg. Quito, Addis Ababa)--Neither summers nor winters are too extreme; Typical in higher elevations tropical regions<br />
* Hate cold but love heat (eg. Rio, Bangkok, Manila)--Very hot in the summer; typically tropical regions<br />
* Hate heat but love cold (eg. Moscow, Oslo)--Very cold in the winter; typically high latitudes<br />
* Love both heat and cold (eg. Seoul, Beijing)--Both summers and winters are extreme<br />
<br />
The summer heat axis is determined by {{w|humidex}}, a system that combines heat and humidity to generate an estimate of perceived "summer discomfort".<br />
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{| class="wikitable sortable"<br />
! City<br />
! Country<br />
! Continent<br />
! Average low in coldest month (°C)<br />
! Average high in hottest month (°C)<br />
! Hottest monthly average dew point (°C)<br />
! Humidex<br />
! Latitude<br />
! Elevation (m)<br />
|-<br />
| {{w|Abakan}} || Russia || Asia || -22 || 26 || 13 || 28.8 || 53° 43′ N || 248<br />
|-<br />
| {{w|Addis Ababa}} || Ethiopia || Africa || 10 || 22 || 11 || 23.8 || 9° 1′ N || 2355<br />
|-<br />
| {{w|Altay City|Altay}} || China || Asia || -22 || 27 || 8 || 27.4 || 47° 52′ N || 887<br />
|-<br />
| {{w|Athens}} || Greece || Europe || 7 || 31.8 || 14 || 35.2 || 37° 59′ N || 70<br />
|-<br />
| {{w|Atlanta}} || United States || North America || 1.3 || 31.7 || 20.1 || 39.4 || 33° 45′ N || 225<br />
|-<br />
| {{w|Baghdad}} || Iraq || Asia || 3 || 43 || 8 || 43.4 || 33° 20′ N || 34<br />
|-<br />
| {{w|Bangkok}} || Thailand || Asia || 21 || 34 || 24 || 45.3 || 13° 45′ N || 1.5<br />
|-<br />
| {{w|Barcelona}} || Spain || Europe || 4.4 || 28 || 18 || 34 || 41° 23′ N || 12<br />
|-<br />
| {{w|Beijing}} || China || Asia || -8 || 30 || 20 || 37.6 || 39° 55′ N || 43.5<br />
|-<br />
| {{w|Berlin}} || Germany || Europe || -3 || 22 || 11 || 23.8 || 53° 31′ N || 34<br />
|-<br />
| {{w|Blagoveshchensk}} || Russia || Asia || -26.2 || 27.3 || 16 || 31.9 || 50° 15′ N || 133<br />
|-<br />
| {{w|Bogotá}} || Colombia || South America || 6 || 19 || 10 || 20.3 || 4° 42′ N || 2640<br />
|-<br />
| {{w|Boston}} || United States || North America || -5.4 || 27.6 || 16.3 || 32.4 || 42° 21′ N || 43<br />
|-<br />
| {{w|Brisbane}} || Australia || Oceania || 9 || 28 || 18 || 34 || 27° 28′ S || 28<br />
|-<br />
| {{w|Budapest}} || Hungary || Europe || -3 || 26 || 12 || 28.3 || ° ′ N || <br />
|-<br />
| {{w|Buenos Aires}} || Argentina || South America || 7.4 || 30.4 || 16 || 35 || ° ′ N || <br />
|-<br />
| {{w|Cairo}} || Egypt || Africa || 9 || 33 || 18 || 39 || ° ′ N || <br />
|-<br />
| {{w|Calgary}} || Canada || North America || -13.2 || 23.2 || 7 || 23.2 || ° ′ N || <br />
|-<br />
| {{w|Cape Town}} || South Africa || Africa || 8 || 25 || 15 || 29 || ° ′ N || <br />
|-<br />
| {{w|Casper, Wyoming|Casper}} || United States || North America || -10.3 || 31.2 || 6.8 || 31.1 || ° ′ N || <br />
|-<br />
| {{w|Chengdu}} || China || Asia || 2 || 28 || 22 || 37.3 || ° ′ N || <br />
|-<br />
| {{w|Dallas}} || United States || North America || 3 || 36 || 19.4 || 43.1 || ° ′ N || <br />
|-<br />
| {{w|Da Qaidam}} || China || Asia || -23 || 22 || -6 || 18.6 || ° ′ N || <br />
|-<br />
| {{w|Dar es Salaam}} || Tanzania || Africa || 19 || 31 || 23 || 41.3 || ° ′ N || <br />
|-<br />
| {{w|Washington, D.C.|DC}} || United States || North America || -1.9 || 31.3 || 19.1 || 38.1 || ° ′ N || <br />
|-<br />
| {{w|Delhi}} || India || Asia || 7.8 || 39.8 || 24 || 51.1 || ° ′ N || <br />
|-<br />
| {{w|Dhaka}} || Bangladesh || Asia || 12.7 || 33.7 || 25 || 46 || ° ′ N || <br />
|-<br />
| {{w|Dubai}} || United Arab Emirates || Asia || 14 || 39 || 23 || 49.3 || ° ′ N || <br />
|-<br />
| {{w|Dublin}} || Ireland || Europe || 2.3 || 19.5 || 11 || 21.3 || ° ′ N || <br />
|-<br />
| {{w|Duluth}} || United States || North America || -16.1 || 23.4 || 13.3 || 26.4 || ° ′ N || <br />
|-<br />
| {{w|Edinburgh}} || United Kingdom || Europe || 1.1 || 19.2 || 10 || 20.5 || ° ′ N || <br />
|-<br />
| {{w|El Paso}} || United States || North America || -0.3 || 35.6 || 12.8 || 38.3 || ° ′ N || <br />
|-<br />
| {{w|Fairbanks}} || United States || North America || -27.2 || 22.6 || 9.8 || 23.8 || ° ′ N || <br />
|-<br />
| {{w|Fargo, North Dakota|Fargo}} || United States || North America || -17.7 || 28.1 || 15.1 || 32.1 || ° ′ N || <br />
|-<br />
| {{w|Flagstaff, Arizona|Flagstaff}} || United States || North America || -7.3 || 30.9 || 8.2 || 31.4 || ° ′ N || <br />
|-<br />
| {{w|Geneva}} || Switzerland || Europe || -1.3 || 26.5 || 12 || 28.8 || ° ′ N || <br />
|-<br />
| {{w|Guangzhou}} || China || Asia || 10 || 32 || 25 || 44.3 || ° ′ N || <br />
|-<br />
| {{w|Hailar District|Hailar}} || China || Asia || -32 || 25 || 13 || 27.8 || ° ′ N || <br />
|-<br />
| {{w|Halifax, Nova Scotia|Halifax}} || Canada || North America || -10 || 22 || 13 || 24.8 || ° ′ N || <br />
|-<br />
| {{w|Ho Chi Minh City}} || Vietnam || Asia || 22 || 33 || 23 || 43.3 || ° ′ N || <br />
|-<br />
| {{w|Hong Kong}} || China || Asia || 14 || 31 || 24 || 42.3 || ° ′ N || <br />
|-<br />
| {{w|Honolulu}} || United States || North America || 18.9 || 31.1 || 20.1 || 38.8 || ° ′ N || <br />
|-<br />
| {{w|Houston}} || United States || North America || 6.2 || 34.7 || 22.7 || 44.7 || ° ′ N || <br />
|-<br />
| {{w|Irkutsk}} || Russia || Asia || -22 || 24.8 || 12 || 27.1 || ° ′ N || <br />
|-<br />
| {{w|Istanbul}} || Turkey || Europe* || 2 || 27 || 16 || 31.6 || ° ′ N || <br />
|-<br />
| {{w|Jakarta}} || Indonesia || Asia || 23 || 31 || 23 || 41.3 || ° ′ N || <br />
|-<br />
| {{w|Jerusalem}} || Israel || Asia || 6.4 || 29.4 || 15 || 33.4 || ° ′ N || <br />
|-<br />
| {{w|Jinzhou}} || China || Asia || -12 || 27 || 20 || 34.6 || ° ′ N || <br />
|-<br />
| {{w|Kabul}} || Afghanistan || Asia || -5 || 31 || 8 || 31.4 || ° ′ N || <br />
|-<br />
| {{w|Kansas City}} || United States || North America || -6.9 || 31.3 || 19.6 || 38.5 || ° ′ N || <br />
|-<br />
| {{w|Karachi}} || Pakistan || Asia || 12 || 33 || 25 || 45.3 || ° ′ N || <br />
|-<br />
| {{w|Kiev}} || Ukraine || Europe || -9 || 23 || 12 || 25.3 || ° ′ N || <br />
|-<br />
| {{w|Kinshasa}} || Democratic<br> Republic of Congo || Africa || 20 || 30 || 21 || 38.4 || ° ′ N || <br />
|-<br />
| {{w|Lagos}} || Nigeria || Africa || 23 || 30 || 23 || || ° ′ N || <br />
|-<br />
| {{w|Lahore}} || Pakistan || Asia || 8|| 38 || 24 || 40.3 || ° ′ N || <br />
|-<br />
| {{w|London}} || United Kingdom || Europe || 1 || 22.9 || 12 || 49.3 || ° ′ N || <br />
|-<br />
| {{w|Los Angeles}} || United States || North America || 13 || 22 || 16.2 || 25.2 || ° ′ N || <br />
|-<br />
| {{w|Lubbock}} || United States || North America || -3.6 || 33.8 || 15.9 || 26.7 || ° ′ N || <br />
|-<br />
| {{w|Madrid}} || Spain || Europe || 2.6 || 31.2 || 11 || 38.3 || ° ′ N || <br />
|-<br />
| {{w|Manila}} || Philippines || Asia || 21 || 33 || 23 || 33 || ° ′ N || <br />
|-<br />
| {{w|McMurdo Station|McMurdo}} || || Antarctica || -31 || -1 || -8 || 43.3 || ° ′ N || <br />
|-<br />
| {{w|Melbourne}} || Australia || Oceania || || || || -4.7 || ° ′ N || <br />
|-<br />
| {{w|Mexico City}} || Mexico || North America || || || || || ° ′ N || <br />
|-<br />
| {{w|Miami}} || United States || North America || || || || || ° ′ N || <br />
|-<br />
| {{w|Minneapolis}} || United States || North America || || || || || ° ′ N || <br />
|-<br />
| {{w|Moscow}} || Russia || Europe || || || || || ° ′ N || <br />
|-<br />
| {{w|Mumbai}} || India || Asia || || || || || ° ′ N || <br />
|-<br />
| {{w|Nairobi}} || Kenya || Africa || || || || || ° ′ N || <br />
|-<br />
| {{w|Needles, California|Needles}} || United States || North America || || || || || ° ′ N || <br />
|-<br />
| {{w|Omaha}} || United States || North America || || || || || ° ′ N || <br />
|-<br />
| {{w|Oslo}} || Norway || Europe || || || || || ° ′ N || <br />
|-<br />
| {{w|Ottawa}} || Canada || North America || || || || || ° ′ N || <br />
|-<br />
| {{w|Paris}} || France || Europe || 2.7 || 25.2 || 12 || || ° ′ N || <br />
|-<br />
| {{w|Perth}} || Australia || Oceania || || || || 27.5 || ° ′ N || <br />
|-<br />
| {{w|Portland, Oregon|Portland}} || United States || North America || || || || || ° ′ N || <br />
|-<br />
| {{w|Pyongyang}} || North Korea || Asia || || || || || ° ′ N || <br />
|-<br />
| {{w|Qiqihar}} || China || Asia || || || || || ° ′ N || <br />
|-<br />
| {{w|Quito}} || Ecuador || South America || 9 || 20 || 9 || || ° ′ N || <br />
|-<br />
| {{w|Raleigh}} || United States || North America || -0.6 || 32.3 || 20.3 || 20.8 || 35° 47′ N || 119<br />
|-<br />
| {{w|Regina, Saskatchewan|Regina}} || Canada || North America || || || || || ° ′ N || <br />
|-<br />
| {{w|Reykjavik}} || Iceland || Europe || -2 || 12 || 7 || || ° ′ N || <br />
|-<br />
| {{w|Richmond, Virginia|Richmond}} || United States || North America || || || || 12 || ° ′ N || <br />
|-<br />
| {{w|Rio de Janeiro|Rio}} || Brazil || South America || 16.9 || 32.9 || 21 || 48 || 22° 49′ S || 6<br />
|-<br />
| {{w|Riyadh}} || Saudi Arabia || Asia || || || || || ° ′ N || <br />
|-<br />
| {{w|Rome}} || Italy || Europe || || || || || ° ′ N || <br />
|-<br />
| {{w|Sabha, Libya|Sabha}} || Libya || Africa || || || || || ° ′ N || <br />
|-<br />
| {{w|St. Louis|Saint Louis}} || United States || North America || || || || || ° ′ N || <br />
|-<br />
| {{w|Salt Lake City}} || United States || North America || -5.8 || 33.7 || 7.7 || 38 || 40° 47′ N || 1286<br />
|-<br />
| {{w|San Francisco}} || United States || North America || || || || || ° ′ N || <br />
|-<br />
| {{w|Santa Fe, New Mexico|Santa Fe}} || United States || North America || || || || || ° ′ N || <br />
|-<br />
| {{w|Santiago}} || Chile || South America || 2.5 || 29.4 || || || ° ′ N || <br />
|-<br />
| {{w|Sao Paulo}} || Brazil || South America || 12 || 28 || 18 || 39 || 23° 37′ S || 802<br />
|-<br />
| {{w|Sapporo}} || Japan || Asia || || || || || ° ′ N || <br />
|-<br />
| {{w|Seoul}} || South Korea || Asia || || || || || ° ′ N || <br />
|-<br />
| {{w|Shanghai}} || China || Asia || || || || || ° ′ N || <br />
|-<br />
| {{w|Shenyang}} || China || Asia || || || || || ° ′ N || <br />
|-<br />
| {{w|Singapore}} || Singapore || Asia || || || || || ° ′ N || <br />
|-<br />
| {{w|Sioux Falls}} || United States || North America || || || || || ° ′ N || <br />
|-<br />
| {{w|St Petersburg}} || Russia || Europe|| || || || || ° ′ N || <br />
|-<br />
| {{w|Stockholm}} || Sweden || Europe || -6 || 17 || 10 || || 59° 39′ N || 60<br />
|-<br />
| {{w|Sydney}} || Australia || Oceania || || || || || ° ′ N || <br />
|-<br />
| {{w|Tashkent}} || Uzbekistan || Asia || || || || || ° ′ N || <br />
|-<br />
| {{w|Tehran}} || Iran || Asia || || || || || ° ′ N || <br />
|-<br />
| {{w|Thunder Bay}} || Canada || North America || || || || || ° ′ N || <br />
|-<br />
| {{w|Tokyo}} || Japan || Asia || || || || || ° ′ N || <br />
|-<br />
| {{w|Tongliao}} || China || Asia || || || || || ° ′ N || <br />
|-<br />
| {{w|Toronto}} || Canada || North America || || || || || ° ′ N || <br />
|-<br />
| {{w|Turpan}} || China || Asia || || || || || ° ′ N || <br />
|-<br />
| {{w|Ulaanbaatar}} || Mongolia || Asia || || || || || ° ′ N || <br />
|-<br />
| {{w|Urumqi}} || China || Asia || || || || || ° ′ N || <br />
|-<br />
| {{w|Vancouver}} || Canada || North America || || || || || ° ′ N || <br />
|-<br />
| {{w|Vladivostok}} || Russia || Asia || || || || || ° ′ N || <br />
|-<br />
| {{w|Volgograd}} || Russia || Europe|| || || || || ° ′ N || <br />
|-<br />
| {{w|Wellington}} || New Zealand || Oceania || || || || || ° ′ N || <br />
|-<br />
| {{w|Wuhan}} || China || Asia || || || || || ° ′ N || <br />
|-<br />
| {{w|Xi'an}} || China || Asia || || || || || ° ′ N || <br />
|-<br />
| {{w|Yellowknife}} || Canada || North America || -29.5 || 21.3 || 7 || || ° ′ N || <br />
|-<br />
| {{w|Yumen City|Yumen}} || China || Asia || || || || 21.3 || ° ′ N || <br />
|-<br />
|}<br />
*Istanbul spans both Europe and Asia but its city center is located in Europe.<br />
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==Transcript==<br />
:[A chart labeled:]<br />
:<big>Where to live</big><br />
:based on your temperature preferences<br />
:[In gray, the data source is mentioned below:]<br />
:Climate data from [http://weatherbase.com weatherbase.com]<br />
<br />
:[A chart with two lines with single arrows. Each arrow is labeled:]<br />
:Y axis bottom: Cold winters<br />
:X axis right: Hot/humid summers (measured via Humidex, which combines heat and dew point)<br />
<br />
:[Near each of the corners of the chart there is a gray blob, labeled:]<br />
:Top left: If you hate cold and heat<br />
:Top right: If you hate cold and love heat<br />
:Bottom left: If you love cold and hate heat<br />
:Bottom right: If you love cold and heat<br />
<br />
:[The following city names intersect with the top left blob [hate cold and heat] (in reading order):]<br />
:Mexico City<br />
:Quito<br />
:Addis Ababa<br />
:Bogotá<br />
:San Francisco<br />
:Wellington<br />
<br />
:[The following city names intersect with the top right blob [hate cold and love heat] (in reading order):]<br />
:Bangkok<br />
:Ho Chi Minh City<br />
:Manila<br />
:Singapore<br />
:Mumbai<br />
:Jakarta<br />
:Dar Es Salaam<br />
:Honolulu<br />
:Lagos<br />
:Rio [de Janeiro]<br />
:Dhaka<br />
:Kinhasa<br />
:Miami<br />
:Karachi<br />
:Dubai<br />
:Cairo<br />
:Hong Kong<br />
:Delhi<br />
:Riyadh<br />
:Guangzhou<br />
:Lahore<br />
:Sabha<br />
:Houston<br />
:Needles<br />
:El Paso<br />
:Baghdad<br />
:Dallas<br />
<br />
:[The following city names intersect with the bottom left blob [love cold and hate heat] (in reading order):]<br />
:Reykjavik (with arrow pointing left)<br />
:Berlin<br />
:Stockholm<br />
:Oslo<br />
:Calgary<br />
:Halifax<br />
:Daqaidam<br />
:Kiev<br />
:Casper<br />
:Yumen<br />
:St Petersburg<br />
:Volgograd<br />
:Moscow<br />
:Ottawa<br />
:Vladivostok<br />
:Thunder Bay<br />
:Duluth<br />
:Urumqi<br />
:Altay<br />
:Regina<br />
:Irkutsk<br />
:Abakan<br />
:Ulaanbaatar<br />
:Blagoveshchensk (also on bottom right blob)<br />
:Fairbanks<br />
:McMurdo (with arrow pointing down-left)<br />
:Yellowknife (with arrow pointing down)<br />
:Hailar<br />
<br />
:[The following city names intersect with the bottom right blob [love cold and heat] (in reading order):]<br />
:[Washington] DC<br />
:Shanghai<br />
:Tehran<br />
:Saint Louis<br />
:New York<br />
:Xi'An<br />
:Salt Lake City<br />
:Kansas City<br />
:Beijing<br />
:Seoul<br />
:Sapporo<br />
:Pyongyang<br />
:Sioux Falls<br />
:Turpan<br />
:Jinzhou<br />
:Minneapolis<br />
:Shenyang<br />
:Fargo<br />
:Tongliao<br />
:Qiqihar<br />
:Blagoveshchensk (also on bottom left blob)<br />
<br />
:[The following city names do not intersect with any blob (in reading order):]<br />
:Nairobi<br />
:São Paulo<br />
:Brisbane<br />
:Los Angeles<br />
:Perth<br />
:Cape Town<br />
:Sydney<br />
:Athens<br />
:Santiago<br />
:Barcelona<br />
:Melbourne<br />
:Rome<br />
:Buenos Aires<br />
:Jerusalem<br />
:Atlanta<br />
:Raleigh<br />
:Madrid<br />
:Chengdu<br />
:Tokyo<br />
:Dublin<br />
:Portland<br />
:Richmond<br />
:London<br />
:Istanbul<br />
:Edinburgh<br />
:Vancouver<br />
:Paris<br />
:Flagstaff<br />
:Santa Fe<br />
:Tashkent<br />
:Wuhan<br />
:Geneva<br />
:Lubbock<br />
:Boston<br />
:Budapest<br />
:Kabul<br />
:Toronto<br />
:Omaha<br />
<br />
{{comic discussion}}<br />
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[[Category:Scatter plots]]</div>Zakatorhttps://www.explainxkcd.com/wiki/index.php?title=1212:_Interstellar_Memes&diff=375141212: Interstellar Memes2013-05-15T11:29:27Z<p>Zakator: /* Explanation */</p>
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<div>{{comic<br />
| number = 1212<br />
| date = May 15, 2013<br />
| title = Interstellar Memes<br />
| image = interstellar memes.png<br />
| titletext = The strongest incentive we have to develop faster-than-light travel is that it would let us apologize in advance.<br />
}}<br />
<br />
==Explanation==<br />
{{incomplete|Some talk about the speed of light, time delays and the title text would be good too.}}<br />
<br />
{| class="wikitable sortable"<br />
|-<br />
! Meme !! Star !! Origin !! Year !! Distance in light years<br />
|-<br />
| Yabba dabba doo! || {{w|Castor (star)}} || Flintstones || 1960 || 51 ± 3<br />
|-<br />
| You've got to ask yourself one question: "Do I feel lucky?" || {{w|Lambda Aurigae}} || Dirty Harry || 1971 || 41.2 ± 0.1<br />
|-<br />
| Where's the beef? || {{w|HR 1614}} || Slogan for Wendy's || 1984 || <br />
|-<br />
| And now for something completely different. || {{w|Capella (star)}}|| Monty Python || 1969 || <br />
|-<br />
| Here's lookin' at you, kid. || {{w|Kappa Reticuli}} || Casablanca || 1942 || <br />
|-<br />
| My spoon is too big! || {{w|Kapteyn's Star}} || Rejected || 2000 || <br />
|-<br />
| May the force be with you. || {{w|Delta Trianguli}} || Star Wars || 1977 || <br />
|-<br />
| Peanut butter jelly time! || {{w|Luyten's Star}} || Peanut butter jelly time || 2002 || <br />
|-<br />
| Rosebud. || {{w|Alpha Hydri}} || Citizen Kane || 1941 || <br />
|-<br />
| Oh my god, they killed Kenny! - You bastards! || {{w|AD Leonis}} || South Park || 1997 || 15.9 ± 0.2<br />
|-<br />
| ...God kills a kitten! - A what? || {{w|Procyon}} || Internet Meme || 2002 || 11.46 ± 0.05<br />
|-<br />
| I ''still'' can't believe Bellatrix- - Dude, get over it. || {{w|Sirius}} || Harry Potter || 2003 || <br />
|-<br />
| Ninjas fight ''all the time!'' || {{w|Epsilon Eridani}} || The Official Ninja Webpage || 2002 || <br />
|-<br />
| D'oh! || {{w|HR 753}} || Simpsons || 1989 || <br />
|-<br />
| ''Nobody'' expects the Spanish Inquisition! || {{w|Beta Virginis}} || Monty Python || 1970 || <br />
|-<br />
| All your base are belong to us. || {{w|Tau Ceti}} || Zero Wing || 1998 || <br />
|-<br />
| Take me to your leader! - No, Steve. || {{w|Beta Cassiopeiae|Caph}} || Title of a Newsboys CD album || 1996 <!-- Steve was their producer. --> || <br />
|-<br />
| Chuck Norris doesn't sleep. He ''waits.'' || {{w|Wolf 359}} || Chuck Norris jokes || 2005 || <br />
|-<br />
| Numa numa || {{w|Lalande 21185}} || Numa Numa song || 2004 || <br />
|-<br />
| I can haz? || {{w|WISE 1049-5319|Luhman 16}} || Lolcats || 2006 || <br />
|-<br />
| Internets! || {{w|Luyten 726-8|Gliese 65}} || George W. Bush || 2000 || <br />
|-<br />
| Look at the tiny dancing Earth mammals! || {{w|Gliese 1}} || Hampsterdance? || 1998 || <br />
|-<br />
| Wasssuup!?! || {{w|Van Maanen's star}} || Budweiser Beer Advertising Campaign || 1999 || <br />
|-<br />
| Yippie-ki-yay, motherfucker. || {{w|Beta Hydri}} || Die Hard || 1988 || <br />
|-<br />
| I pity the fool! || {{w|Groombridge 1830}} || Mr T in Rocky III || 1982 || <br />
|-<br />
| The cake is a lie! || {{w|Alpha Centauri|Alpha Centauri A/B}} || Portal || 2007 || <br />
|-<br />
| Never gonna give you up || {{w|Alpha Centauri|Alpha Centauri A/B}} || Never Gonna Give You Up (Rick Astley) / Rickroll || 2007 / 1987 || <br />
|-<br />
| I'm on a boat! || {{w|Proxima Centauri}} || The Lonely Island || 2009 || <br />
|-<br />
| Chocolate Raaaiiin || {{w|Barnard's Star}} || Chocolate Rain video (Tay Zonday) || 2007 || <br />
|-<br />
| Leave Britney alone! || {{w|Barnard's Star}} || LEAVE BRITNEY ALONE! (Chris Crocker) || 2007 || <br />
|-<br />
| You're the man now, dog! || {{w|Epsilon Indi}} || Finding Forrester || 2000 || <br />
|-<br />
| More cowbell! || {{w|Kruger 60}} || Saturday Night Live || 2000 || <br />
|-<br />
| Hasta la vista, baby. || {{w|Gliese 892}} || Terminator || 1984 || <br />
|-<br />
| Let's get ready to ruuumble! || {{w|Zeta Tucanae}} || Michael Buffer (Wrestling & Boxing Ring Announcer) || 1984 || <br />
|-<br />
| You talkin' to ''me?'' || {{w|Arcturus}} || Taxi Driver || 1976 || <br />
|-<br />
| Welcome to Good Burger, home of the good burger. - What's a burger? - I don't know. || {{w|70 Ophiuchi}} || Good Burger || 1997 || 16.58 ± 0.07<br />
|-<br />
| Badger badger badger badger || {{w|Ross 154}} || Badger Badger Badger (The Badger Song) || 2003 || <br />
|-<br />
| Live long and prosper. || {{w|HD 211415}} || Star Trek (Vulcan Salute) || 1967 || <br />
|-<br />
| Name's Bond. James Bond. || {{w|51 Pegasi}} || James Bond (Dr No) || 1962 || 50.9 ± 0.3<br />
|-<br />
| Frankly my dear, I don't give a damn. || {{w|Alpha Serpentis}} || Gone with the Wind || 1939 || 74.0 ± 0.3<br />
|-<br />
| Mr. T ate my balls! || {{w|Altair}} || Ate My Balls || 1996 <!-- see http://knowyourmeme.com/memes/ate-my-balls --> || <br />
|-<br />
| I want the truth. - You can't handle the truth! || {{w|Delta Pavonis}} || A Few Good Men || 1992 || <br />
|-<br />
| I'm going to make him an offer he can't refuse. || {{w|Beta Trianguli Australis}} || The Godfather || 1972 || <br />
|-<br />
| Resistance is futile. || {{w|Vega}} || Star Trek (The Borg) || 1988 || <br />
|-<br />
| Oh... My... Gaawd || {{w|Sigma Draconis}} || Friends (Janice Goralnik) || 1994 || <br />
|-<br />
| Ehh, what's up, Doc? || {{w|Epsilon Cygni|Gienah}} || Bugs Bunny || 1940 || <br />
|-<br />
| ''EXTERMINATE!'' || {{w|Alpha Cephei|Alderamin}} || Doctor Who (The Daleks) || 1963 || <br />
|}<br />
<br />
==Transcript==<br />
:If other star systems are listening in on our pop culture, these are the jokes and catchphrases they just learned about and are currently repeating way too much:<br />
<br />
*List of stars and catchphrases, see above*<br />
<br />
{{comic discussion}}<br />
[[Category:Physics]]<br />
[[Category:Language]]<br />
[[Category:Comics with color]]</div>Zakatorhttps://www.explainxkcd.com/wiki/index.php?title=1212:_Interstellar_Memes&diff=375131212: Interstellar Memes2013-05-15T11:26:50Z<p>Zakator: /* Explanation */</p>
<hr />
<div>{{comic<br />
| number = 1212<br />
| date = May 15, 2013<br />
| title = Interstellar Memes<br />
| image = interstellar memes.png<br />
| titletext = The strongest incentive we have to develop faster-than-light travel is that it would let us apologize in advance.<br />
}}<br />
<br />
==Explanation==<br />
{{incomplete|Some talk about the speed of light, time delays and the title text would be good too.}}<br />
<br />
{| class="wikitable sortable"<br />
|-<br />
! Meme !! Star !! Origin !! Year !! Distance in light years<br />
|-<br />
| Yabba dabba doo! || {{w|Castor (star)}} || Flintstones || 1960 || 51<br />
|-<br />
| You've got to ask yourself one question: "Do I feel lucky?" || {{w|Lambda Aurigae}} || Dirty Harry || 1971 || <br />
|-<br />
| Where's the beef? || {{w|HR 1614}} || Slogan for Wendy's || 1984 || <br />
|-<br />
| And now for something completely different. || {{w|Capella (star)}}|| Monty Python || 1969 || <br />
|-<br />
| Here's lookin' at you, kid. || {{w|Kappa Reticuli}} || Casablanca || 1942 || <br />
|-<br />
| My spoon is too big! || {{w|Kapteyn's Star}} || Rejected || 2000 || <br />
|-<br />
| May the force be with you. || {{w|Delta Trianguli}} || Star Wars || 1977 || <br />
|-<br />
| Peanut butter jelly time! || {{w|Luyten's Star}} || Peanut butter jelly time || 2002 || <br />
|-<br />
| Rosebud. || {{w|Alpha Hydri}} || Citizen Kane || 1941 || <br />
|-<br />
| Oh my god, they killed Kenny! - You bastards! || {{w|AD Leonis}} || South Park || 1997 || <br />
|-<br />
| ...God kills a kitten! - A what? || {{w|Procyon}} || Internet Meme || 2002 || <br />
|-<br />
| I ''still'' can't believe Bellatrix- - Dude, get over it. || {{w|Sirius}} || Harry Potter || 2003 || <br />
|-<br />
| Ninjas fight ''all the time!'' || {{w|Epsilon Eridani}} || The Official Ninja Webpage || 2002 || <br />
|-<br />
| D'oh! || {{w|HR 753}} || Simpsons || 1989 || <br />
|-<br />
| ''Nobody'' expects the Spanish Inquisition! || {{w|Beta Virginis}} || Monty Python || 1970 || <br />
|-<br />
| All your base are belong to us. || {{w|Tau Ceti}} || Zero Wing || 1998 || <br />
|-<br />
| Take me to your leader! - No, Steve. || {{w|Beta Cassiopeiae|Caph}} || Title of a Newsboys CD album || 1996 <!-- Steve was their producer. --> || <br />
|-<br />
| Chuck Norris doesn't sleep. He ''waits.'' || {{w|Wolf 359}} || Chuck Norris jokes || 2005 || <br />
|-<br />
| Numa numa || {{w|Lalande 21185}} || Numa Numa song || 2004 || <br />
|-<br />
| I can haz? || {{w|WISE 1049-5319|Luhman 16}} || Lolcats || 2006 || <br />
|-<br />
| Internets! || {{w|Luyten 726-8|Gliese 65}} || George W. Bush || 2000 || <br />
|-<br />
| Look at the tiny dancing Earth mammals! || {{w|Gliese 1}} || Hampsterdance? || 1998 || <br />
|-<br />
| Wasssuup!?! || {{w|Van Maanen's star}} || Budweiser Beer Advertising Campaign || 1999 || <br />
|-<br />
| Yippie-ki-yay, motherfucker. || {{w|Beta Hydri}} || Die Hard || 1988 || <br />
|-<br />
| I pity the fool! || {{w|Groombridge 1830}} || Mr T in Rocky III || 1982 || <br />
|-<br />
| The cake is a lie! || {{w|Alpha Centauri|Alpha Centauri A/B}} || Portal || 2007 || <br />
|-<br />
| Never gonna give you up || {{w|Alpha Centauri|Alpha Centauri A/B}} || Never Gonna Give You Up (Rick Astley) / Rickroll || 2007 / 1987 || <br />
|-<br />
| I'm on a boat! || {{w|Proxima Centauri}} || The Lonely Island || 2009 || <br />
|-<br />
| Chocolate Raaaiiin || {{w|Barnard's Star}} || Chocolate Rain video (Tay Zonday) || 2007 || <br />
|-<br />
| Leave Britney alone! || {{w|Barnard's Star}} || LEAVE BRITNEY ALONE! (Chris Crocker) || 2007 || <br />
|-<br />
| You're the man now, dog! || {{w|Epsilon Indi}} || Finding Forrester || 2000 || <br />
|-<br />
| More cowbell! || {{w|Kruger 60}} || Saturday Night Live || 2000 || <br />
|-<br />
| Hasta la vista, baby. || {{w|Gliese 892}} || Terminator || 1984 || <br />
|-<br />
| Let's get ready to ruuumble! || {{w|Zeta Tucanae}} || Michael Buffer (Wrestling & Boxing Ring Announcer) || 1984 || <br />
|-<br />
| You talkin' to ''me?'' || {{w|Arcturus}} || Taxi Driver || 1976 || <br />
|-<br />
| Welcome to Good Burger, home of the good burger. - What's a burger? - I don't know. || {{w|70 Ophiuchi}} || Good Burger || 1997 || <br />
|-<br />
| Badger badger badger badger || {{w|Ross 154}} || Badger Badger Badger (The Badger Song) || 2003 || <br />
|-<br />
| Live long and prosper. || {{w|HD 211415}} || Star Trek (Vulcan Salute) || 1967 || <br />
|-<br />
| Name's Bond. James Bond. || {{w|51 Pegasi}} || James Bond (Dr No) || 1962 || <br />
|-<br />
| Frankly my dear, I don't give a damn. || {{w|Alpha Serpentis}} || Gone with the Wind || 1939 || <br />
|-<br />
| Mr. T ate my balls! || {{w|Altair}} || Ate My Balls || 1996 <!-- see http://knowyourmeme.com/memes/ate-my-balls --> || <br />
|-<br />
| I want the truth. - You can't handle the truth! || {{w|Delta Pavonis}} || A Few Good Men || 1992 || <br />
|-<br />
| I'm going to make him an offer he can't refuse. || {{w|Beta Trianguli Australis}} || The Godfather || 1972 || <br />
|-<br />
| Resistance is futile. || {{w|Vega}} || Star Trek (The Borg) || 1988 || <br />
|-<br />
| Oh... My... Gaawd || {{w|Sigma Draconis}} || Friends (Janice Goralnik) || 1994 || <br />
|-<br />
| Ehh, what's up, Doc? || {{w|Epsilon Cygni|Gienah}} || Bugs Bunny || 1940 || <br />
|-<br />
| ''EXTERMINATE!'' || {{w|Alpha Cephei|Alderamin}} || Doctor Who (The Daleks) || 1963 || <br />
|}<br />
<br />
==Transcript==<br />
:If other star systems are listening in on our pop culture, these are the jokes and catchphrases they just learned about and are currently repeating way too much:<br />
<br />
*List of stars and catchphrases, see above*<br />
<br />
{{comic discussion}}<br />
[[Category:Physics]]<br />
[[Category:Language]]<br />
[[Category:Comics with color]]</div>Zakatorhttps://www.explainxkcd.com/wiki/index.php?title=User:Zakator&diff=37512User:Zakator2013-05-15T11:19:21Z<p>Zakator: Created page with "I'm Zakator! I live in Sweden! I love XKCD! Hooray! :D"</p>
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<div>I'm Zakator! I live in Sweden! I love XKCD! Hooray! :D</div>Zakatorhttps://www.explainxkcd.com/wiki/index.php?title=Talk:1212:_Interstellar_Memes&diff=37511Talk:1212: Interstellar Memes2013-05-15T11:18:56Z<p>Zakator: </p>
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<div>I'm surprised ponies didn't make the list given how massively and completely they took over the Internet in recent years. Then again, xkcd hasn't made any mention of the phenomenon, which is pretty nice, I guess. [[Special:Contributions/76.106.251.87|76.106.251.87]] 04:35, 15 May 2013 (UTC)<br />
:Given that the closest one, "I'm on a boat," predates the first episode of MLP:FiM by more than a year (the brony phenomenon by even more), it's safe to say that ponies have not reached the nearest star yet. --[[Special:Contributions/24.145.230.202|24.145.230.202]] 04:42, 15 May 2013 (UTC)<br />
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It would be great to have the distances (in light years) of the stars as a fourth column. This would also provide a chronological order. --[[Special:Contributions/84.75.61.103|84.75.61.103]] 08:06, 15 May 2013 (UTC)<br />
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If I look at the page source, there is no transcript this time... [[User:Kaa-ching|Kaa-ching]] ([[User talk:Kaa-ching|talk]]) 08:41, 15 May 2013 (UTC)<br />
<br />
anyone else notice Sirius is getting the Bellatrix one? [[User:Xseo|Xseo]] ([[User talk:Xseo|talk]]) 08:49, 15 May 2013 (UTC)<br />
:Yeah, it was funny :D [[User:Zakator|Zakator]] ([[User talk:Zakator|talk]]) 10:55, 15 May 2013 (UTC)<br />
<br />
If any civilization have nothing better to do that repeating our memes, there is no need to apologize to them: they will obviously be glad they have at least something. How many people on our planet are repeating memes from other civilizations? None. (The circles in crop doesn't count, they are not send by radio.) -- [[User:Hkmaly|Hkmaly]] ([[User talk:Hkmaly|talk]]) 08:51, 15 May 2013 (UTC)<br />
<br />
Given that the Rick Astley one is on the same star as Portal, which came out in 2007, it's probably meant to refer to rickrolling (and thus the date should also be 2007 for that one). [[User:Zakator|Zakator]] ([[User talk:Zakator|talk]]) 10:55, 15 May 2013 (UTC)<br />
<br />
All your base are belong to us didn't start as a meme in the 1970. I don't have precise data right now but I'm pretty sure it was 1997-99 when it first appeared on the internet. Also, what is the Sun doing? [[Special:Contributions/195.32.50.126|195.32.50.126]] 11:14, 15 May 2013 (UTC)<br />
:1998 according to knowyourmeme. And I think the Sun is probably sending out all those radio waves for the aliens to listen to, or something? But I couldn't find an accurate way to portray it, so I just left it at that. [[User:Zakator|Zakator]] ([[User talk:Zakator|talk]]) 11:18, 15 May 2013 (UTC)</div>Zakatorhttps://www.explainxkcd.com/wiki/index.php?title=1212:_Interstellar_Memes&diff=375081212: Interstellar Memes2013-05-15T11:16:08Z<p>Zakator: /* Explanation */</p>
<hr />
<div>{{comic<br />
| number = 1212<br />
| date = May 15, 2013<br />
| title = Interstellar Memes<br />
| image = interstellar memes.png<br />
| titletext = The strongest incentive we have to develop faster-than-light travel is that it would let us apologize in advance.<br />
}}<br />
<br />
==Explanation==<br />
{{incomplete|Some talk about the speed of light and the transcript would be good too.}}<br />
<br />
{| class="wikitable sortable"<br />
|-<br />
! Meme !! Star !! Origin !! Year<br />
|-<br />
| Yabba dabba doo! || {{w|Castor (star)}} || Flintstones || 1960 <br />
|-<br />
| You've got to ask yourself one question: "Do I feel lucky?" || {{w|Lambda Aurigae}} || Dirty Harry || 1971 <br />
|-<br />
| Where's the beef? || {{w|HR 1614}} || Slogan for Wendy's || 1984<br />
|-<br />
| And now for something completely different. || {{w|Capella (star)}}|| Monty Python || 1969<br />
|-<br />
| Here's lookin' at you, kid. || {{w|Kappa Reticuli}} || Casablanca || 1942<br />
|-<br />
| My spoon is too big! || {{w|Kapteyn's Star}} || Rejected || 2000<br />
|-<br />
| May the force be with you. || {{w|Delta Trianguli}} || Star Wars || 1977<br />
|-<br />
| Peanut butter jelly time! || {{w|Luyten's Star}} || Peanut butter jelly time || 2002<br />
|-<br />
| Rosebud. || {{w|Alpha Hydri}} || Citizen Kane || 1941<br />
|-<br />
| Oh my god, they killed Kenny! - You bastards! || {{w|AD Leonis}} || South Park || 1997<br />
|-<br />
| ...God kills a kitten! - A what? || {{w|Procyon}} || Internet Meme || 2002<br />
|-<br />
| I ''still'' can't believe Bellatrix- - Dude, get over it. || {{w|Sirius}} || Harry Potter || 2003<br />
|-<br />
| Ninjas fight ''all the time!'' || {{w|Epsilon Eridani}} || The Official Ninja Webpage || 2002<br />
|-<br />
| D'oh! || {{w|HR 753}} || Simpsons || 1989<br />
|-<br />
| ''Nobody'' expects the Spanish Inquisition! || {{w|Beta Virginis}} || Monty Python || 1970<br />
|-<br />
| All your base are belong to us. || {{w|Tau Ceti}} || Zero Wing || 1998<br />
|-<br />
| Take me to your leader! - No, Steve. || {{w|Beta Cassiopeiae|Caph}} || Newsboys album? || 1996<br />
|-<br />
| Chuck Norris doesn't sleep. He ''waits.'' || {{w|Wolf 359}} || Chuck Norris jokes || 2005<br />
|-<br />
| Numa numa || {{w|Lalande 21185}} || Numa Numa song || 2004<br />
|-<br />
| I can haz? || {{w|WISE 1049-5319|Luhman 16}} || Lolcats || 2006<br />
|-<br />
| Internets! || {{w|Luyten 726-8|Gliese 65}} || George W. Bush || 2000<br />
|-<br />
| Look at the tiny dancing Earth mammals! || {{w|Gliese 1}} || Hampsterdance? || 1998<br />
|-<br />
| Wasssuup!?! || {{w|Van Maanen's star}} || Budweiser Beer Advertising Campaign || 1999<br />
|-<br />
| Yippie-ki-yay, motherfucker. || {{w|Beta Hydri}} || Die Hard || 1988<br />
|-<br />
| I pity the fool! || {{w|Groombridge 1830}} || Mr T in Rocky III || 1982<br />
|-<br />
| The cake is a lie! || {{w|Alpha Centauri|Alpha Centauri A/B}} || Portal || 2007<br />
|-<br />
| Never gonna give you up || {{w|Alpha Centauri|Alpha Centauri A/B}} || Never Gonna Give You Up (Rick Astley) / Rickroll || 2007 / 1987<br />
|-<br />
| I'm on a boat! || {{w|Proxima Centauri}} || The Lonely Island || 2009<br />
|-<br />
| Chocolate Raaaiiin || {{w|Barnard's Star}} || Chocolate Rain video (Tay Zonday) || 2007<br />
|-<br />
| Leave Britney alone! || {{w|Barnard's Star}} || LEAVE BRITNEY ALONE! (Chris Crocker) || 2007<br />
|-<br />
| You're the man now, dog! || {{w|Epsilon Indi}} || Finding Forrester || 2000<br />
|-<br />
| More cowbell! || {{w|Kruger 60}} || Saturday Night Live || 2000<br />
|-<br />
| Hasta la vista, baby. || {{w|Gliese 892}} || Terminator || 1984<br />
|-<br />
| Let's get ready to ruuumble! || {{w|Zeta Tucanae}} || Michael Buffer (Wrestling & Boxing Ring Announcer) || 1984 <br />
|-<br />
| You talkin' to ''me?'' || {{w|Arcturus}} || Taxi Driver || 1976<br />
|-<br />
| Welcome to Good Burger, home of the good burger. - What's a burger? - I don't know. || {{w|70 Ophiuchi}} || Good Burger || 1997<br />
|-<br />
| Badger badger badger badger || {{w|Ross 154}} || Badger Badger Badger (The Badger Song) || 2003<br />
|-<br />
| Live long and prosper. || {{w|HD 211415}} || Star Trek (Vulcan Salute) || 1967<br />
|-<br />
| Name's Bond. James Bond. || {{w|51 Pegasi}} || James Bond (Dr No) || 1962<br />
|-<br />
| Frankly my dear, I don't give a damn. || {{w|Alpha Serpentis}} || Gone with the Wind || 1939<br />
|-<br />
| Mr. T ate my balls! || {{w|Altair}} || Ate My Balls || 1996 <!-- see http://knowyourmeme.com/memes/ate-my-balls --><br />
|-<br />
| I want the truth. - You can't handle the truth! || {{w|Delta Pavonis}} || A Few Good Men || 1992<br />
|-<br />
| I'm going to make him an offer he can't refuse. || {{w|Beta Trianguli Australis}} || The Godfather || 1972<br />
|-<br />
| Resistance is futile. || {{w|Vega}} || Star Trek (The Borg) || 1988<br />
|-<br />
| Oh... My... Gaawd || {{w|Sigma Draconis}} || Friends (Janice Goralnik) || 1994<br />
|-<br />
| Ehh, what's up, Doc? || {{w|Epsilon Cygni|Gienah}} || Bugs Bunny || 1940<br />
|-<br />
| ''EXTERMINATE!'' || {{w|Alpha Cephei|Alderamin}} || Doctor Who (The Daleks) || 1963<br />
|}<br />
<br />
==Transcript==<br />
:If other star systems are listening in on our pop culture, these are the jokes and catchphrases they just learned about and are currently repeating way too much:<br />
<br />
*List of stars and catchphrases, see above*<br />
<br />
{{comic discussion}}<br />
[[Category:Physics]]<br />
[[Category:Language]]<br />
[[Category:Comics with color]]</div>Zakatorhttps://www.explainxkcd.com/wiki/index.php?title=1212:_Interstellar_Memes&diff=375061212: Interstellar Memes2013-05-15T10:59:48Z<p>Zakator: /* Explanation */</p>
<hr />
<div>{{comic<br />
| number = 1212<br />
| date = May 15, 2013<br />
| title = Interstellar Memes<br />
| image = interstellar memes.png<br />
| titletext = The strongest incentive we have to develop faster-than-light travel is that it would let us apologize in advance.<br />
}}<br />
<br />
==Explanation==<br />
{{incomplete|Some talk about the speed of light and the transcript would be good too.}}<br />
<br />
{| class="wikitable sortable"<br />
|-<br />
! Meme !! Star !! Origin !! Year<br />
|-<br />
| Yabba dabba doo! || {{w|Castor (star)}} || Flintstones || 1960 <br />
|-<br />
| You've got to ask yourself one question: "Do I feel lucky?" || {{w|Lambda Aurigae}} || Dirty Harry || 1971 <br />
|-<br />
| Where's the beef? || {{w|HR 1614}} || Slogan for Wendy's || <br />
|-<br />
| And now for something completely different. || {{w|Capella (star)}}|| Monty Python || 1969<br />
|-<br />
| Here's lookin' at you, kid. || {{w|Kappa Reticuli}} || Casablanca || 1942<br />
|-<br />
| My spoon is too big! || {{w|Kapteyn's Star}} || Rejected || <br />
|-<br />
| May the force be with you. || {{w|Delta Trianguli}} || Star Wars || 1977<br />
|-<br />
| Peanut butter jelly time! || {{w|Luyten's Star}} || Peanut butter jelly time || <br />
|-<br />
| Rosebud. || {{w|Alpha Hydri}} || Citizen Kane || 1941<br />
|-<br />
| Oh my god, they killed Kenny! - You bastards! || {{w|AD Leonis}} || South Park || <br />
|-<br />
| ...God kills a kitten! - A what? || {{w|Procyon}} || Internet Meme || 2002<br />
|-<br />
| I ''still'' can't believe Bellatrix- - Dude, get over it. || {{w|Sirius}} || Harry Potter || <br />
|-<br />
| Ninjas fight ''all the time!'' || {{w|Epsilon Eridani}} || The Official Ninja Webpage || <br />
|-<br />
| D'oh! || {{w|HR 753}} || Simpsons || <br />
|-<br />
| ''Nobody'' expects the Spanish Inquisition! || {{w|Beta Virginis}} || Monty Python || 1970<br />
|-<br />
| All your base are belong to us. || {{w|Tau Ceti}} || Zero Wing || <br />
|-<br />
| Take me to your leader! - No, Steve. || {{w|Beta Cassiopeiae|Caph}} || || <br />
|-<br />
| Chuck Norris doesn't sleep. He ''waits.'' || {{w|Wolf 359}} || Chuck Norris jokes || <br />
|-<br />
| Numa numa || {{w|Lalande 21185}} || Numa Numa song || <br />
|-<br />
| I can haz? || {{w|WISE 1049-5319|Luhman 16}} || Lolcats || <br />
|-<br />
| Internets! || {{w|Luyten 726-8|Gliese 65}} || George W. Bush || 2000<br />
|-<br />
| Look at the tiny dancing Earth mammals! || {{w|Gliese 1}} || Hampsterdance? || <br />
|-<br />
| Wasssuup!?! || {{w|Van Maanen's star}} || Budweiser Beer Advertising Campaign || <br />
|-<br />
| Yippie-ki-yay, motherfucker. || {{w|Beta Hydri}} || Die Hard || 1988<br />
|-<br />
| I pity the fool! || {{w|Groombridge 1830}} || Mr T || <br />
|-<br />
| The cake is a lie! || {{w|Alpha Centauri|Alpha Centauri A/B}} || Portal || 2007<br />
|-<br />
| Never gonna give you up || {{w|Alpha Centauri|Alpha Centauri A/B}} || Never Gonna Give You Up (Rick Astley) / Rickroll || 2007 / 1987<br />
|-<br />
| I'm on a boat! || {{w|Proxima Centauri}} || The Lonely Island || 2009<br />
|-<br />
| Chocolate Raaaiiin || {{w|Barnard's Star}} || Chocolate Rain video (Tay Zonday) || 2007<br />
|-<br />
| Leave Britney alone! || {{w|Barnard's Star}} || LEAVE BRITNEY ALONE! (Chris Crocker) || 2007<br />
|-<br />
| You're the man now, dog! || {{w|Epsilon Indi}} || Finding Forrester || 2000<br />
|-<br />
| More cowbell! || {{w|Kruger 60}} || Saturday Night Live || <br />
|-<br />
| Hasta la vista, baby. || {{w|Gliese 892}} || Terminator || 1984<br />
|-<br />
| Let's get ready to ruuumble! || {{w|Zeta Tucanae}} || Michael Buffer (Wrestling & Boxing Ring Announcer) || <br />
|-<br />
| You talkin' to ''me?'' || {{w|Arcturus}} || Taxi Driver || 1976<br />
|-<br />
| Welcome to Good Burger, home of the good burger. - What's a burger? - I don't know. || {{w|70 Ophiuchi}} || Good Burger || 1997<br />
|-<br />
| Badger badger badger badger || {{w|Ross 154}} || Badger Badger Badger (The Badger Song) || <br />
|-<br />
| Live long and prosper. || {{w|HD 211415}} || Star Trek (Vulcan Salute) || <br />
|-<br />
| Name's Bond. James Bond. || {{w|51 Pegasi}} || James Bond (Dr No) || 1962<br />
|-<br />
| Frankly my dear, I don't give a damn. || {{w|Alpha Serpentis}} || Gone with the Wind || 1939<br />
|-<br />
| Mr. T ate my balls! || {{w|Altair}} || Ate My Balls || 1996 <!-- see http://knowyourmeme.com/memes/ate-my-balls --><br />
|-<br />
| I want the truth. - You can't handle the truth! || {{w|Delta Pavonis}} || A Few Good Men || 1992<br />
|-<br />
| I'm going to make him an offer he can't refuse. || {{w|Beta Trianguli Australis}} || The Godfather || 1972<br />
|-<br />
| Resistance is futile. || {{w|Vega}} || Star Trek (The Borg) || 1988<br />
|-<br />
| Oh... My... Gaawd || {{w|Sigma Draconis}} || Friends (Janice Goralnik) || 1994<br />
|-<br />
| Ehh, what's up, Doc? || {{w|Epsilon Cygni|Gienah}} || Bugs Bunny || 1940<br />
|-<br />
| ''EXTERMINATE!'' || {{w|Alpha Cephei|Alderamin}} || Doctor Who (The Daleks) || 1963<br />
|}<br />
<br />
==Transcript==<br />
:If other star systems are listening in on our pop culture, these are the jokes and catchphrases they just learned about and are currently repeating way too much:<br />
<br />
*List of stars and catchphrases, see above*<br />
<br />
{{comic discussion}}<br />
[[Category:Physics]]<br />
[[Category:Language]]<br />
[[Category:Comics with color]]</div>Zakatorhttps://www.explainxkcd.com/wiki/index.php?title=1212:_Interstellar_Memes&diff=375051212: Interstellar Memes2013-05-15T10:59:15Z<p>Zakator: </p>
<hr />
<div>{{comic<br />
| number = 1212<br />
| date = May 15, 2013<br />
| title = Interstellar Memes<br />
| image = interstellar memes.png<br />
| titletext = The strongest incentive we have to develop faster-than-light travel is that it would let us apologize in advance.<br />
}}<br />
<br />
==Explanation==<br />
{{incomplete|Some talk about the speed of light and the transcript would be good too.}}<br />
<br />
{| class="wikitable sortable"<br />
|-<br />
! Meme !! Star !! Origin !! Year<br />
|-<br />
| Yabba dabba doo! || {{w|Castor (star)}} || Flintstones || 1960 <br />
|-<br />
| You've got to ask yourself one question: "Do I feel lucky?" || {{w|Lambda Aurigae}} || Dirty Harry || 1971 <br />
|-<br />
| Where's the beef? || {{w|HR 1614}} || Slogan for Wendy's || <br />
|-<br />
| And now for something completely different. || {{w|Capella (star)}}|| Monty Python || 1969<br />
|-<br />
| Here's lookin' at you, kid. || {{w|Kappa Reticuli}} || Casablanca || 1942<br />
|-<br />
| My spoon is too big! || {{w|Kapteyn's Star}} || Rejected || <br />
|-<br />
| May the force be with you. || {{w|Delta Trianguli}} || Star Wars || 1977<br />
|-<br />
| Peanut butter jelly time! || {{w|Luyten's Star}} || Peanut butter jelly time || <br />
|-<br />
| Rosebud. || {{w|Alpha Hydri}} || Citizen Kane || 1941<br />
|-<br />
| Oh my god, they killed Kenny! - You bastards! || {{w|AD Leonis}} || South Park || <br />
|-<br />
| ...God kills a kitten! - A what? || {{w|Procyon}} || Internet Meme || 2002<br />
|-<br />
| I ''still'' can't believe Bellatrix- - Dude, get over it. || {{w|Sirius}} || Harry Potter || <br />
|-<br />
| Ninjas fight ''all the time!'' || {{w|Epsilon Eridani}} || The Official Ninja Webpage || <br />
|-<br />
| D'oh! || {{w|HR 753}} || Simpsons || <br />
|-<br />
| ''Nobody'' expects the Spanish Inquisition! || {{w|Beta Virginis}} || Monty Python || 1970<br />
|-<br />
| All your base are belong to us. || {{w|Tau Ceti}} || Zero Wing || <br />
|-<br />
| Take me to your leader! - No, Steve. || {{w|Beta Cassiopeiae|Caph}} || || <br />
|-<br />
| Chuck Norris doesn't sleep. He ''waits.'' || {{w|Wolf 359}} || Chuck Norris jokes || <br />
|-<br />
| Numa numa || {{w|Lalande 21185}} || Numa Numa song || <br />
|-<br />
| I can haz? || {{w|WISE 1049-5319|Luhman 16}} || Lolcats || <br />
|-<br />
| Internets! || {{w|Luyten 726-8|Gliese 65}} || George W. Bush || 2000<br />
|-<br />
| Look at the tiny dancing Earth mammals! || {{w|Gliese 1}} || Hampsterdance? || <br />
|-<br />
| Wasssuup!?! || {{w|Van Maanen's star}} || Budweiser Beer Advertising Campaign || <br />
|-<br />
| Yippie-ki-yay, motherfucker. || {{w|Beta Hydri}} || Die Hard || 1988<br />
|-<br />
| I pity the fool! || {{w|Groombridge 1830}} || Mr T || <br />
|-<br />
| The cake is a lie! || {{w|Alpha Centauri|Alpha Centauri A/B}} || Portal || 2007<br />
|-<br />
| Never gonna give you up || {{w|Alpha Centauri|Alpha Centauri A/B}} || Never Gonna Give You Up (Rick Astley) / Rickroll || 1987 / 2007<br />
|-<br />
| I'm on a boat! || {{w|Proxima Centauri}} || The Lonely Island || 2009<br />
|-<br />
| Chocolate Raaaiiin || {{w|Barnard's Star}} || Chocolate Rain video (Tay Zonday) || 2007<br />
|-<br />
| Leave Britney alone! || {{w|Barnard's Star}} || LEAVE BRITNEY ALONE! (Chris Crocker) || 2007<br />
|-<br />
| You're the man now, dog! || {{w|Epsilon Indi}} || Finding Forrester || 2000<br />
|-<br />
| More cowbell! || {{w|Kruger 60}} || Saturday Night Live || <br />
|-<br />
| Hasta la vista, baby. || {{w|Gliese 892}} || Terminator || 1984<br />
|-<br />
| Let's get ready to ruuumble! || {{w|Zeta Tucanae}} || Michael Buffer (Wrestling & Boxing Ring Announcer) || <br />
|-<br />
| You talkin' to ''me?'' || {{w|Arcturus}} || Taxi Driver || 1976<br />
|-<br />
| Welcome to Good Burger, home of the good burger. - What's a burger? - I don't know. || {{w|70 Ophiuchi}} || Good Burger || 1997<br />
|-<br />
| Badger badger badger badger || {{w|Ross 154}} || Badger Badger Badger (The Badger Song) || <br />
|-<br />
| Live long and prosper. || {{w|HD 211415}} || Star Trek (Vulcan Salute) || <br />
|-<br />
| Name's Bond. James Bond. || {{w|51 Pegasi}} || James Bond (Dr No) || 1962<br />
|-<br />
| Frankly my dear, I don't give a damn. || {{w|Alpha Serpentis}} || Gone with the Wind || 1939<br />
|-<br />
| Mr. T ate my balls! || {{w|Altair}} || Ate My Balls || 1996 <!-- see http://knowyourmeme.com/memes/ate-my-balls --><br />
|-<br />
| I want the truth. - You can't handle the truth! || {{w|Delta Pavonis}} || A Few Good Men || 1992<br />
|-<br />
| I'm going to make him an offer he can't refuse. || {{w|Beta Trianguli Australis}} || The Godfather || 1972<br />
|-<br />
| Resistance is futile. || {{w|Vega}} || Star Trek (The Borg) || 1988<br />
|-<br />
| Oh... My... Gaawd || {{w|Sigma Draconis}} || Friends (Janice Goralnik) || 1994<br />
|-<br />
| Ehh, what's up, Doc? || {{w|Epsilon Cygni|Gienah}} || Bugs Bunny || 1940<br />
|-<br />
| ''EXTERMINATE!'' || {{w|Alpha Cephei|Alderamin}} || Doctor Who (The Daleks) || 1963<br />
|}<br />
<br />
==Transcript==<br />
:If other star systems are listening in on our pop culture, these are the jokes and catchphrases they just learned about and are currently repeating way too much:<br />
<br />
*List of stars and catchphrases, see above*<br />
<br />
{{comic discussion}}<br />
[[Category:Physics]]<br />
[[Category:Language]]<br />
[[Category:Comics with color]]</div>Zakatorhttps://www.explainxkcd.com/wiki/index.php?title=Talk:1212:_Interstellar_Memes&diff=37503Talk:1212: Interstellar Memes2013-05-15T10:55:12Z<p>Zakator: </p>
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<div>I'm surprised ponies didn't make the list given how massively and completely they took over the Internet in recent years. Then again, xkcd hasn't made any mention of the phenomenon, which is pretty nice, I guess. [[Special:Contributions/76.106.251.87|76.106.251.87]] 04:35, 15 May 2013 (UTC)<br />
:Given that the closest one, "I'm on a boat," predates the first episode of MLP:FiM by more than a year (the brony phenomenon by even more), it's safe to say that ponies have not reached the nearest star yet. --[[Special:Contributions/24.145.230.202|24.145.230.202]] 04:42, 15 May 2013 (UTC)<br />
<br />
It would be great to have the distances (in light years) of the stars as a fourth column. This would also provide a chronological order. --[[Special:Contributions/84.75.61.103|84.75.61.103]] 08:06, 15 May 2013 (UTC)<br />
<br />
If I look at the page source, there is no transcript this time... [[User:Kaa-ching|Kaa-ching]] ([[User talk:Kaa-ching|talk]]) 08:41, 15 May 2013 (UTC)<br />
<br />
anyone else notice Sirius is getting the Bellatrix one? [[User:Xseo|Xseo]] ([[User talk:Xseo|talk]]) 08:49, 15 May 2013 (UTC)<br />
:Yeah, it was funny :D [[User:Zakator|Zakator]] ([[User talk:Zakator|talk]]) 10:55, 15 May 2013 (UTC)<br />
<br />
If any civilization have nothing better to do that repeating our memes, there is no need to apologize to them: they will obviously be glad they have at least something. How many people on our planet are repeating memes from other civilizations? None. (The circles in crop doesn't count, they are not send by radio.) -- [[User:Hkmaly|Hkmaly]] ([[User talk:Hkmaly|talk]]) 08:51, 15 May 2013 (UTC)<br />
<br />
Given that the Rick Astley one is on the same star as Portal, which came out in 2007, it's probably meant to refer to rickrolling (and thus the date should also be 2007 for that one). [[User:Zakator|Zakator]] ([[User talk:Zakator|talk]]) 10:55, 15 May 2013 (UTC)</div>Zakatorhttps://www.explainxkcd.com/wiki/index.php?title=1212:_Interstellar_Memes&diff=374821212: Interstellar Memes2013-05-15T08:16:38Z<p>Zakator: /* Explanation */</p>
<hr />
<div>{{comic<br />
| number = 1212<br />
| date = May 15, 2013<br />
| title = Interstellar Memes<br />
| image = interstellar memes.png<br />
| titletext = The strongest incentive we have to develop faster-than-light travel is that it would let us apologize in advance.<br />
}}<br />
<br />
==Explanation==<br />
{{incomplete|Some talk about the speed of light and the transcript would be good too.}}<br />
<br />
{| class="wikitable"<br />
|-<br />
! Meme !! Star !! Origin !! Year<br />
|-<br />
| Yabba dabba doo! || Castor || Flintstones || 1960 <br />
|-<br />
| You've got to ask yourself one question: "Do I feel lucky?" || Lambda Aurigae || Dirty Harry || 1971 <br />
|-<br />
| Where's the beef? || HR 1614 || Slogan for Wendy's || <br />
|-<br />
| And now for something completely different. || Capella || Monty Python || <br />
|-<br />
| Here's lookin' at you, kid. || Kappa Reticuli || Casablanca || 1942<br />
|-<br />
| My spoon is too big! || Kapteyn's Star || Rejected || <br />
|-<br />
| May the force be with you. || Delta Trianguli || Star Wars || <br />
|-<br />
| Peanut butter jelly time! || Luyten's Star || Peanut butter jelly time || <br />
|-<br />
| Rosebud. || Alpha Hydri || Citizen Kane || 1941<br />
|-<br />
| Oh my god, they killed Kenny! - You bastards! || Ad Leonis || South Park || <br />
|-<br />
| ...God kills a kitten! - A what? || Procyon || || <br />
|-<br />
| I ''still'' can't believe Bellatrix- - Dude, get over it. || Sirius || Harry Potter || <br />
|-<br />
| Ninjas fight ''all the time!'' || Epsilon Eridani || || <br />
|-<br />
| D'oh! || HR 753 || Simpsons || <br />
|-<br />
| ''Nobody'' expects the Spanish Inquisition! || Beta Virginis || Monty Python || <br />
|-<br />
| All your base are belong to us. || Tau Ceti || Zero Wing || <br />
|-<br />
| Take me to your leader! - No, Steve. || Caph || || <br />
|-<br />
| Chuck Norris doesn't sleep. He ''waits.'' || Wolf 359 || Chuck Norris jokes || <br />
|-<br />
| Numa numa || Lalande 21185 || Numa Numa song || <br />
|-<br />
| I can haz? || Luhman 16 || Lolcats || <br />
|-<br />
| Internets! || Gliese 65 || George W. Bush || 2000<br />
|-<br />
| Look at the tiny dancing Earth mammals! || Gliese 1 || Hampsterdance? || <br />
|-<br />
| Wasssuup!?! || Van Maanen's Star || Budweiser Beer Advertising Campaign || <br />
|-<br />
| Yippie-ki-yay, motherfucker. || Beta Hydri || Die Hard || 1988<br />
|-<br />
| I pity the fool! || Groombridge 1830 || Mr T || <br />
|-<br />
| The cake is a lie! || Alpha Centauri A/B || Portal || 2007<br />
|-<br />
| Never gonna give you up || Alpha Centauri A/B || Never Gonna Give You Up (Rick Astley) || <br />
|-<br />
| I'm on a boat! || Proxima Centauri || The Lonely Island || <br />
|-<br />
| Chocolate Raaaiiin || Barnard's Star || Chocolate Rain video (Tay Zonday) || 2007<br />
|-<br />
| Leave Britney alone! || Barnard's Star || LEAVE BRITNEY ALONE! (Chris Crocker) || 2007<br />
|-<br />
| You're the man now, dog! || Epsilon Indi || Finding Forrester || 2000<br />
|-<br />
| More cowbell! || Kruger 60 || Saturday Night Live || <br />
|-<br />
| Hasta la vista, baby. || Gliese 892 || Terminator || 1984<br />
|-<br />
| Let's get ready to ruuumble! || Zeta Tucanae || Michael Buffer (Wrestling & Boxing Ring Announcer) || <br />
|-<br />
| You talkin' to ''me?'' || Arcturus || Taxi Driver || 1976<br />
|-<br />
| Welcome to Good Burger, home of the good burger. - What's a burger? - I don't know. || 70 Ophiuchi || Good Burger || 1997<br />
|-<br />
| Badger badger badger badger || Ross 154 || Badger Badger Badger (The Badger Song) || <br />
|-<br />
| Live long and prosper. || HD 211415 || Star Trek (Vulcan Salute) || <br />
|-<br />
| Name's Bond. James Bond. || 51 Pegasi || James Bond || <br />
|-<br />
| Frankly my dear, I don't give a damn. || Alpha Serpentis || Gone with the Wind || 1939<br />
|-<br />
| Mr. T ate my balls! || Altair || || <br />
|-<br />
| I want the truth. - You can't handle the truth! || Delta Pavonis || A Few Good Men || 1992<br />
|-<br />
| I'm going to make him an offer he can't refuse. || Beta Trianguli Australis || The Godfather || 1972<br />
|-<br />
| Resistance is futile. || Vega || Star Trek (The Borg) || <br />
|-<br />
| Oh... My... Gaawd || Sigma Draconis || Friends (Janice) || <br />
|-<br />
| Ehh, what's up, Doc? || Gienah || Bugs Bunny || <br />
|-<br />
| ''EXTERMINATE!'' || Alderamin || Doctor Who (The Daleks) || 1963<br />
|}<br />
<br />
==Transcript==<br />
:If other star systems are listening in on our pop culture, these are the jokes and catchphrases they just learned about and are currently repeating way too much:<br />
<br />
*List of stars and catchphrases, see above*<br />
<br />
{{comic discussion}}<br />
[[Category:Physics]]<br />
[[Category:Language]]<br />
[[Category:Comics with color]]</div>Zakatorhttps://www.explainxkcd.com/wiki/index.php?title=1212:_Interstellar_Memes&diff=374791212: Interstellar Memes2013-05-15T08:15:06Z<p>Zakator: /* Explanation */</p>
<hr />
<div>{{comic<br />
| number = 1212<br />
| date = May 15, 2013<br />
| title = Interstellar Memes<br />
| image = interstellar memes.png<br />
| titletext = The strongest incentive we have to develop faster-than-light travel is that it would let us apologize in advance.<br />
}}<br />
<br />
==Explanation==<br />
{{incomplete|Some talk about the speed of light and the transcript would be good too.}}<br />
<br />
{| class="wikitable"<br />
|-<br />
! Meme !! Star !! Origin !! Year<br />
|-<br />
| Yabba dabba doo! || Castor || Flintstones || 1960 <br />
|-<br />
| You've got to ask yourself one question: "Do I feel lucky?" || Lambda Aurigae || Dirty Harry || 1971 <br />
|-<br />
| Where's the beef? || HR 1614 || Slogan for Wendy's || <br />
|-<br />
| And now for something completely different. || Capella || Monty Python || <br />
|-<br />
| Here's lookin' at you, kid. || Kappa Reticuli || Casablanca || 1942<br />
|-<br />
| My spoon is too big! || Kapteyn's Star || Rejected || <br />
|-<br />
| May the force be with you. || Delta Trianguli || Star Wars || <br />
|-<br />
| Peanut butter jelly time! || Luyten's Star || Peanut butter jelly time || <br />
|-<br />
| Rosebud. || Alpha Hydri || Citizen Kane || 1941<br />
|-<br />
| Oh my god, they killed Kenny! - You bastards! || Ad Leonis || South Park || <br />
|-<br />
| ...God kills a kitten! - A what? || Procyon || || <br />
|-<br />
| I ''still'' can't believe Bellatrix- - Dude, get over it. || Sirius || Harry Potter || <br />
|-<br />
| Ninjas fight ''all the time!'' || Epsilon Eridani || || <br />
|-<br />
| D'oh! || HR 753 || Simpsons || <br />
|-<br />
| ''Nobody'' expects the Spanish Inquisition! || Beta Virginis || Monty Python || <br />
|-<br />
| All your base are belong to us. || Tau Ceti || Zero Wing || <br />
|-<br />
| Take me to your leader! - No, Steve. || Caph || || <br />
|-<br />
| Chuck Norris doesn't sleep. He ''waits.'' || Wolf 359 || Chuck Norris jokes || <br />
|-<br />
| Numa numa || Lalande 21185 || Numa Numa song || <br />
|-<br />
| I can haz? || Luhman 16 || Lolcats || <br />
|-<br />
| Internets! || Gliese 65 || George W. Bush || <br />
|-<br />
| Look at the tiny dancing Earth mammals! || Gliese 1 || Hampsterdance? || <br />
|-<br />
| Wasssuup!?! || Van Maanen's Star || Budweiser Beer Advertising Campaign || <br />
|-<br />
| Yippie-ki-yay, motherfucker. || Beta Hydri || Die Hard || 1988<br />
|-<br />
| I pity the fool! || Groombridge 1830 || Mr T || <br />
|-<br />
| The cake is a lie! || Alpha Centauri A/B || Portal || 2007<br />
|-<br />
| Never gonna give you up || Alpha Centauri A/B || Never Gonna Give You Up (Rick Astley) || <br />
|-<br />
| I'm on a boat! || Proxima Centauri || The Lonely Island || <br />
|-<br />
| Chocolate Raaaiiin || Barnard's Star || Chocolate Rain video (Tay Zonday) || <br />
|-<br />
| Leave Britney alone! || Barnard's Star || LEAVE BRITNEY ALONE! (Chris Crocker) || <br />
|-<br />
| You're the man now, dog! || Epsilon Indi || Finding Forrester || <br />
|-<br />
| More cowbell! || Kruger 60 || Saturday Night Live || <br />
|-<br />
| Hasta la vista, baby. || Gliese 892 || Terminator || <br />
|-<br />
| Let's get ready to ruuumble! || Zeta Tucanae || Michael Buffer (Wrestling & Boxing Ring Announcer) || <br />
|-<br />
| You talkin' to ''me?'' || Arcturus || Taxi Driver || <br />
|-<br />
| Welcome to Good Burger, home of the good burger. - What's a burger? - I don't know. || 70 Ophiuchi || Good Burger || <br />
|-<br />
| Badger badger badger badger || Ross 154 || Badger Badger Badger (The Badger Song) || <br />
|-<br />
| Live long and prosper. || HD 211415 || Star Trek (Vulcan Salute) || <br />
|-<br />
| Name's Bond. James Bond. || 51 Pegasi || James Bond || <br />
|-<br />
| Frankly my dear, I don't give a damn. || Alpha Serpentis || Gone with the Wind || 1939<br />
|-<br />
| Mr. T ate my balls! || Altair || || <br />
|-<br />
| I want the truth. - You can't handle the truth! || Delta Pavonis || A Few Good Men || 1992<br />
|-<br />
| I'm going to make him an offer he can't refuse. || Beta Trianguli Australis || The Godfather || 1972<br />
|-<br />
| Resistance is futile. || Vega || Star Trek (The Borg) || <br />
|-<br />
| Oh... My... Gaawd || Sigma Draconis || Friends (Janice) || <br />
|-<br />
| Ehh, what's up, Doc? || Gienah || Bugs Bunny || <br />
|-<br />
| ''EXTERMINATE!'' || Alderamin || Doctor Who (The Daleks) || 1963<br />
|}<br />
<br />
==Transcript==<br />
:If other star systems are listening in on our pop culture, these are the jokes and catchphrases they just learned about and are currently repeating way too much:<br />
<br />
*List of stars and catchphrases, see above*<br />
<br />
{{comic discussion}}<br />
[[Category:Physics]]<br />
[[Category:Language]]<br />
[[Category:Comics with color]]</div>Zakatorhttps://www.explainxkcd.com/wiki/index.php?title=1212:_Interstellar_Memes&diff=374781212: Interstellar Memes2013-05-15T08:13:16Z<p>Zakator: /* Explanation */</p>
<hr />
<div>{{comic<br />
| number = 1212<br />
| date = May 15, 2013<br />
| title = Interstellar Memes<br />
| image = interstellar memes.png<br />
| titletext = The strongest incentive we have to develop faster-than-light travel is that it would let us apologize in advance.<br />
}}<br />
<br />
==Explanation==<br />
{{incomplete|Some talk about the speed of light and the transcript would be good too.}}<br />
<br />
{| class="wikitable"<br />
|-<br />
! Meme !! Star !! Origin !! Year<br />
|-<br />
| Yabba dabba doo! || Castor || Flintstones || 1960 <br />
|-<br />
| You've got to ask yourself one question: "Do I feel lucky?" || Lambda Aurigae || Dirty Harry || 1971 <br />
|-<br />
| Where's the beef? || HR 1614 || Slogan for Wendy's || <br />
|-<br />
| And now for something completely different. || Capella || Monty Python || <br />
|-<br />
| Here's lookin' at you, kid. || Kappa Reticuli || Casablanca || 1942<br />
|-<br />
| My spoon is too big! || Kapteyn's Star || Rejected || <br />
|-<br />
| May the force be with you. || Delta Trianguli || Star Wars || <br />
|-<br />
| Peanut butter jelly time! || Luyten's Star || Peanut butter jelly time || <br />
|-<br />
| Rosebud. || Alpha Hydri || Citizen Kane || 1941<br />
|-<br />
| Oh my god, they killed Kenny! You bastards! || Ad Leonis || South Park || <br />
|-<br />
| ...God kills a kitten! - A what? || Procyon || || <br />
|-<br />
| I ''still'' can't believe Bellatrix- - Dude, get over it. || Sirius || Harry Potter || <br />
|-<br />
| Ninjas fight ''all the time!'' || Epsilon Eridani || || <br />
|-<br />
| D'oh! || HR 753 || Simpsons || <br />
|-<br />
| ''Nobody'' expects the Spanish Inquisition! || Beta Virginis || Monty Python || <br />
|-<br />
| All your base are belong to us. || Tau Ceti || Zero Wing || <br />
|-<br />
| Take me to your leader! - No, Steve. || Caph || || <br />
|-<br />
| Chuck Norris doesn't sleep. He ''waits.'' || Wolf 359 || Chuck Norris jokes || <br />
|-<br />
| Numa numa || Lalande 21185 || Numa Numa song || <br />
|-<br />
| I can haz? || Luhman 16 || Lolcats || <br />
|-<br />
| Internets! || Gliese 65 || George W. Bush || <br />
|-<br />
| Look at the tiny dancing Earth mammals! || Gliese 1 || Hampsterdance? || <br />
|-<br />
| Wasssuup!?! || Van Maanen's Star || Budweiser Beer Advertising Campaign || <br />
|-<br />
| Yippie-ki-yay, motherfucker. || Beta Hydri || Die Hard || <br />
|-<br />
| I pity the fool! || Groombridge 1830 || Mr T || <br />
|-<br />
| The cake is a lie! || Alpha Centauri A/B || Portal || <br />
|-<br />
| Never Gonna Give You Up || Alpha Centauri A/B || Never Gonna Give You Up (Rick Astley) || <br />
|-<br />
| I'm on a boat! || Proxima Centauri || The Lonely Island || <br />
|-<br />
| Chocolate Raaaiiin || Barnard's Star || Chocolate Rain video (Tay Zonday) || <br />
|-<br />
| Leave Britney alone! || Barnard's Star || LEAVE BRITNEY ALONE! (Chris Crocker) || <br />
|-<br />
| You're the man now, dog! || Epsilon Indi || Finding Forrester || <br />
|-<br />
| More cowbell! || Kruger 60 || Saturday Night Live || <br />
|-<br />
| Hasta la vista, baby. || Gliese 892 || Terminator || <br />
|-<br />
| Let's get ready to ruuumble! || Zeta Tucanae || Michael Buffer (Wrestling & Boxing Ring Announcer) || <br />
|-<br />
| You talkin' to ''me?'' || Arcturus || Taxi Driver || <br />
|-<br />
| Welcome to Good Burger, home of the good burger. - What's a burger? - I don't know. || 70 Ophiuchi || Good Burger || <br />
|-<br />
| Badger badger badger badger || Ross 154 || Badger Badger Badger (The Badger Song) || <br />
|-<br />
| Live long and prosper. || HD 211415 || Star Trek (Vulcan Salute) || <br />
|-<br />
| Name's Bond. James Bond. || 51 Pegasi || James Bond || <br />
|-<br />
| Frankly my dear, I don't give a damn. || Alpha Serpentis || Gone with the Wind || 1939<br />
|-<br />
| Mr. T ate my balls! || Altair || || <br />
|-<br />
| I want the truth. - You can't handle the truth! || Delta Pavonis || A Few Good Men || 1992<br />
|-<br />
| I'm going to make him an offer he can't refuse. || Beta Trianguli Australis || The Godfather || 1972<br />
|-<br />
| Resistance is futile. || Vega || Star Trek (The Borg) || <br />
|-<br />
| Oh... My... Gaawd || Sigma Draconis || Friends (Janice) || <br />
|-<br />
| Ehh, what's up, Doc? || Gienah || Bugs Bunny || <br />
|-<br />
| ''EXTERMINATE!'' || Alderamin || Doctor Who (The Daleks) || 1963<br />
|}<br />
<br />
==Transcript==<br />
:If other star systems are listening in on our pop culture, these are the jokes and catchphrases they just learned about and are currently repeating way too much:<br />
<br />
*List of stars and catchphrases, see above*<br />
<br />
{{comic discussion}}<br />
[[Category:Physics]]<br />
[[Category:Language]]<br />
[[Category:Comics with color]]</div>Zakatorhttps://www.explainxkcd.com/wiki/index.php?title=1212:_Interstellar_Memes&diff=374771212: Interstellar Memes2013-05-15T08:11:38Z<p>Zakator: /* Explanation */</p>
<hr />
<div>{{comic<br />
| number = 1212<br />
| date = May 15, 2013<br />
| title = Interstellar Memes<br />
| image = interstellar memes.png<br />
| titletext = The strongest incentive we have to develop faster-than-light travel is that it would let us apologize in advance.<br />
}}<br />
<br />
==Explanation==<br />
{{incomplete|Some talk about the speed of light and the transcript would be good too.}}<br />
<br />
{| class="wikitable"<br />
|-<br />
! Meme !! Star !! Origin !! Year<br />
|-<br />
| Yabba dabba doo! || Castor || Flintstones || <br />
|-<br />
| You've got to ask yourself one question: "Do I feel lucky?" || Lambda Aurigae || Dirty Harry || <br />
|-<br />
| Where's the beef? || HR 1614 || Slogan for Wendy's || <br />
|-<br />
| And now for something completely different. || Capella || Monty Python || <br />
|-<br />
| Here's lookin' at you, kid. || Kappa Reticuli || Casablanca || <br />
|-<br />
| My spoon is too big! || Kapteyn's Star || Rejected || <br />
|-<br />
| May the force be with you. || Delta Trianguli || Star Wars || <br />
|-<br />
| Peanut butter jelly time! || Luyten's Star || Peanut butter jelly time || <br />
|-<br />
| Rosebud. || Alpha Hydri || Citizen Kane || <br />
|-<br />
| Oh my god, they killed Kenny! You bastards! || Ad Leonis || South Park || <br />
|-<br />
| ...God kills a kitten! - A what? || Procyon || || <br />
|-<br />
| I ''still'' can't believe Bellatrix- - Dude, get over it. || Sirius || Harry Potter || <br />
|-<br />
| Ninjas fight ''all the time!'' || Epsilon Eridani || || <br />
|-<br />
| D'oh! || HR 753 || Simpsons || <br />
|-<br />
| ''Nobody'' expects the Spanish Inquisition! || Beta Virginis || Monty Python || <br />
|-<br />
| All your base are belong to us. || Tau Ceti || Zero Wing || <br />
|-<br />
| Take me to your leader! - No, Steve. || Caph || || <br />
|-<br />
| Chuck Norris doesn't sleep. He ''waits.'' || Wolf 359 || Chuck Norris jokes || <br />
|-<br />
| Numa numa || Lalande 21185 || Numa Numa song || <br />
|-<br />
| I can haz? || Luhman 16 || Lolcats || <br />
|-<br />
| Internets! || Gliese 65 || George W. Bush || <br />
|-<br />
| Look at the tiny dancing Earth mammals! || Gliese 1 || Hampsterdance? || <br />
|-<br />
| Wasssuup!?! || Van Maanen's Star || Budweiser Beer Advertising Campaign || <br />
|-<br />
| Yippie-ki-yay, motherfucker. || Beta Hydri || Die Hard || <br />
|-<br />
| I pity the fool! || Groombridge 1830 || Mr T || <br />
|-<br />
| The cake is a lie! || Alpha Centauri A/B || Portal || <br />
|-<br />
| Never Gonna Give You Up || Alpha Centauri A/B || Never Gonna Give You Up (Rick Astley) || <br />
|-<br />
| I'm on a boat! || Proxima Centauri || The Lonely Island || <br />
|-<br />
| Chocolate Raaaiiin || Barnard's Star || Chocolate Rain video (Tay Zonday) || <br />
|-<br />
| Leave Britney alone! || Barnard's Star || LEAVE BRITNEY ALONE! (Chris Crocker) || <br />
|-<br />
| You're the man now, dog! || Epsilon Indi || Finding Forrester || <br />
|-<br />
| More cowbell! || Kruger 60 || Saturday Night Live || <br />
|-<br />
| Hasta la vista, baby. || Gliese 892 || Terminator || <br />
|-<br />
| Let's get ready to ruuumble! || Zeta Tucanae || Michael Buffer (Wrestling & Boxing Ring Announcer) || <br />
|-<br />
| You talkin' to ''me?'' || Arcturus || Taxi Driver || <br />
|-<br />
| Welcome to Good Burger, home of the good burger. - What's a burger? - I don't know. || 70 Ophiuchi || Good Burger || <br />
|-<br />
| Badger badger badger badger || Ross 154 || Badger Badger Badger (The Badger Song) || <br />
|-<br />
| Live long and prosper. || HD 211415 || Star Trek (Vulcan Salute) || <br />
|-<br />
| Name's Bond. James Bond. || 51 Pegasi || James Bond || <br />
|-<br />
| Frankly my dear, I don't give a damn. || Alpha Serpentis || Gone with the Wind || 1939<br />
|-<br />
| Mr. T ate my balls! || Altair || || <br />
|-<br />
| I want the truth. - You can't handle the truth! || Delta Pavonis || A Few Good Men || 1992<br />
|-<br />
| I'm going to make him an offer he can't refuse. || Beta Trianguli Australis || The Godfather || 1972<br />
|-<br />
| Resistance is futile. || Vega || Star Trek (The Borg) || <br />
|-<br />
| Oh... My... Gaawd || Sigma Draconis || Friends (Janice) || <br />
|-<br />
| Ehh, what's up, Doc? || Gienah || Bugs Bunny || <br />
|-<br />
| ''EXTERMINATE!'' || Alderamin || Doctor Who (The Daleks) || 1963<br />
|}<br />
<br />
==Transcript==<br />
:If other star systems are listening in on our pop culture, these are the jokes and catchphrases they just learned about and are currently repeating way too much:<br />
<br />
*List of stars and catchphrases, see above*<br />
<br />
{{comic discussion}}<br />
[[Category:Physics]]<br />
[[Category:Language]]<br />
[[Category:Comics with color]]</div>Zakatorhttps://www.explainxkcd.com/wiki/index.php?title=1212:_Interstellar_Memes&diff=374751212: Interstellar Memes2013-05-15T08:08:05Z<p>Zakator: /* Explanation */</p>
<hr />
<div>{{comic<br />
| number = 1212<br />
| date = May 15, 2013<br />
| title = Interstellar Memes<br />
| image = interstellar memes.png<br />
| titletext = The strongest incentive we have to develop faster-than-light travel is that it would let us apologize in advance.<br />
}}<br />
<br />
==Explanation==<br />
{{incomplete|Some talk about the speed of light and the transcript would be good too.}}<br />
<br />
{| class="wikitable"<br />
|-<br />
! Meme !! Star !! Origin<br />
|-<br />
| Yabba dabba doo! || Castor || Flintstones<br />
|-<br />
| You've got to ask yourself one question: "Do I feel lucky?" || Lambda Aurigae || Dirty Harry<br />
|-<br />
| Where's the beef? || HR 1614 || Slogan for Wendy's<br />
|-<br />
| And now for something completely different. || Capella || Monty Python<br />
|-<br />
| Here's lookin' at you, kid. || Kappa Reticuli || Casablanca<br />
|-<br />
| My spoon is too big! || Kapteyn's Star || Rejected<br />
|-<br />
| May the force be with you. || Delta Trianguli || Star Wars<br />
|-<br />
| Peanut butter jelly time! || Luyten's Star || Peanut butter jelly time<br />
|-<br />
| Rosebud. || Alpha Hydri || Citizen Kane<br />
|-<br />
| Oh my god, they killed Kenny! You bastards! || Ad Leonis || South Park<br />
|-<br />
| ...God kills a kitten! - A what? || Procyon || <br />
|-<br />
| I ''still'' can't believe Bellatrix- - Dude, get over it. || Sirius || Harry Potter<br />
|-<br />
| Ninjas fight ''all the time!'' || Epsilon Eridani || <br />
|-<br />
| D'oh! || HR 753 || Simpsons<br />
|-<br />
| ''Nobody'' expects the Spanish Inquisition! || Beta Virginis || Monty Python<br />
|-<br />
| All your base are belong to us. || Tau Ceti || Zero Wing<br />
|-<br />
| Take me to your leader! - No, Steve. || Caph || <br />
|-<br />
| Chuck Norris doesn't sleep. He ''waits.'' || Wolf 359 || Chuck Norris jokes<br />
|-<br />
| Numa numa || Lalande 21185 || Numa Numa song<br />
|-<br />
| I can haz? || Luhman 16 || Lolcats<br />
|-<br />
| Internets! || Gliese 65 || George W. Bush<br />
|-<br />
| Look at the tiny dancing Earth mammals! || Gliese 1 || Hampsterdance?<br />
|-<br />
| Wasssuup!?! || Van Maanen's Star || Budweiser Beer Advertising Campaign<br />
|-<br />
| Yippie-ki-yay, motherfucker. || Beta Hydri || Die Hard<br />
|-<br />
| I pity the fool! || Groombridge 1830 || Mr T<br />
|-<br />
| The cake is a lie! || Alpha Centauri A/B || Portal<br />
|-<br />
| Never Gonna Give You Up || Alpha Centauri A/B || Never Gonna Give You Up (Rick Astley)<br />
|-<br />
| I'm on a boat! || Proxima Centauri || The Lonely Island<br />
|-<br />
| Chocolate Raaaiiin || Barnard's Star || Chocolate Rain video (Tay Zonday)<br />
|-<br />
| Leave Britney alone! || Barnard's Star || LEAVE BRITNEY ALONE! (Chris Crocker)<br />
|-<br />
| You're the man now, dog! || Epsilon Indi || http://www.ytmnd.com/<br />
|-<br />
| More cowbell! || Kruger 60 || Saturday Night Live<br />
|-<br />
| Hasta la vista, baby. || Gliese 892 || Terminator<br />
|-<br />
| Let's get ready to ruuumble! || Zeta Tucanae || Michael Buffer (Wrestling & Boxing Ring Announcer)<br />
|-<br />
| You talkin' to ''me?'' || Arcturus || Taxi Driver<br />
|-<br />
| Welcome to Good Burger, home of the good burger. - What's a burger? - I don't know. || 70 Ophiuchi || Good Burger<br />
|-<br />
| Badger badger badger badger || Ross 154 || Badger Badger Badger (The Badger Song) <br />
|-<br />
| Live long and prosper. || HD 211415 || Star Trek (Vulcan Salute)<br />
|-<br />
| Name's Bond. James Bond. || 51 Pegasi || James Bond<br />
|-<br />
| Frankly my dear, I don't give a damn. || Alpha Serpentis || Gone with the Wind<br />
|-<br />
| Mr. T ate my balls! || Altair || <br />
|-<br />
| I want the truth. - You can't handle the truth! || Delta Pavonis || A Few Good Men<br />
|-<br />
| I'm going to make him an offer he can't refuse. || Beta Trianguli Australis || The Godfather<br />
|-<br />
| Resistance is futile. || Vega || Star Trek (The Borg)<br />
|-<br />
| Oh... My... Gaawd || Sigma Draconis || Friends (Janice)<br />
|-<br />
| Ehh, what's up, Doc? || Gienah || Bugs Bunny<br />
|-<br />
| ''EXTERMINATE!'' || Alderamin || Doctor Who (The Daleks)<br />
|}<br />
<br />
==Transcript==<br />
:If other star systems are listening in on our pop culture, these are the jokes and catchphrases they just learned about and are currently repeating way too much:<br />
<br />
*List of stars and catchphrases, see above*<br />
<br />
{{comic discussion}}<br />
[[Category:Physics]]<br />
[[Category:Language]]<br />
[[Category:Comics with color]]</div>Zakatorhttps://www.explainxkcd.com/wiki/index.php?title=1212:_Interstellar_Memes&diff=374731212: Interstellar Memes2013-05-15T08:06:02Z<p>Zakator: /* Explanation */</p>
<hr />
<div>{{comic<br />
| number = 1212<br />
| date = May 15, 2013<br />
| title = Interstellar Memes<br />
| image = interstellar memes.png<br />
| titletext = The strongest incentive we have to develop faster-than-light travel is that it would let us apologize in advance.<br />
}}<br />
<br />
==Explanation==<br />
{{incomplete|Some talk about the speed of light and the transcript would be good too.}}<br />
<br />
{| class="wikitable"<br />
|-<br />
! Meme !! Star !! Origin<br />
|-<br />
| Yabba dabba doo! || Castor || Flintstones<br />
|-<br />
| You've got to ask yourself one question: "Do I feel lucky?" || Lambda Aurigae || Dirty Harry<br />
|-<br />
| Where's the beef? || HR 1614 || Slogan for Wendy's<br />
|-<br />
| And now for something completely different. || Capella || Monty Python<br />
|-<br />
| Here's lookin' at you, kid. || Kappa Reticuli || Casablanca<br />
|-<br />
| My spoon is too big! || Kapteyn's Star || Rejected<br />
|-<br />
| May the force be with you. || Delta Trianguli || Star Wars<br />
|-<br />
| Peanut butter jelly time! || Luyten's Star || Peanut butter jelly time<br />
|-<br />
| Rosebud. || Alpha Hydri || Citizen Kane<br />
|-<br />
| Oh my god, they killed Kenny! You bastards! || Ad Leonis || South Park<br />
|-<br />
| ...God kills a kitten! - A what? || Procyon || <br />
|-<br />
| I ''still'' can't believe Bellatrix- - Dude, get over it. || Sirius || Harry Potter<br />
|-<br />
| Ninjas fight ''all the time!'' || Epsilon Eridani || <br />
|-<br />
| D'oh! || HR 753 || Simpsons<br />
|-<br />
| ''Nobody'' expects the Spanish Inquisition! || Beta Virginis || Monty Python<br />
|-<br />
| All your base are belong to us. || Tau Ceti || Zero Wing<br />
|-<br />
| Take me to your leader! - No, Steve. || Caph || <br />
|-<br />
| Chuck Norris doesn't sleep. He ''waits.'' || Wolf 359 || Chuck Norris jokes<br />
|-<br />
| Numa numa || Lalande 21185 || Numa Numa song<br />
|-<br />
| I can haz? || Luhman 16 || Lolcats<br />
|-<br />
| Internets! || Gliese 65 || George W. Bush<br />
|-<br />
| Look at the tiny dancing Earth mammals! || Gliese 1 || Hampsterdance?<br />
|-<br />
| Wasssuup!?! || Van Maanen's Star || Budweiser Beer Advertising Campaign<br />
|-<br />
| Yippie-ki-yay, motherfucker. || Beta Hydri || Die Hard<br />
|-<br />
| I pity the fool! || Groombridge 1830 || Mr T<br />
|-<br />
| The cake is a lie! || Alpha Centauri A/B || Portal<br />
|-<br />
| Never Gonna Give You Up || Alpha Centauri A/B || Never Gonna Give You Up (Rick Astley)<br />
|-<br />
| I'm on a boat! || Proxima Centauri || The Lonely Island<br />
|-<br />
| Chocolate Raaaiiin || Barnard's Star || Chocolate Rain video (Tay Zonday)<br />
|-<br />
| Leave Britney alone! || Barnard's Star || LEAVE BRITNEY ALONE! (Chris Crocker)<br />
|-<br />
| You're the man now, dog! || Epsilon Indi || <br />
|-<br />
| More cowbell! || Kruger 60 || Saturday Night Live<br />
|-<br />
| Hasta la vista, baby. || Gliese 892 || Terminator<br />
|-<br />
| Let's get ready to ruuumble! || Zeta Tucanae || Michael Buffer (Wrestling & Boxing Ring Announcer)<br />
|-<br />
| You talkin' to ''me?'' || Arcturus || Taxi Driver<br />
|-<br />
| Welcome to Good Burger, home of the good burger. - What's a burger? - I don't know. || 70 Ophiuchi || Good Burger<br />
|-<br />
| Badger badger badger badger || Ross 154 || Badger Badger Badger (The Badger Song) <br />
|-<br />
| Live long and prosper. || HD 211415 || Star Trek (Vulcan Salute)<br />
|-<br />
| Name's Bond. James Bond. || 51 Pegasi || James Bond<br />
|-<br />
| Frankly my dear, I don't give a damn. || Alpha Serpentis || Gone with the Wind<br />
|-<br />
| Mr. T ate my balls! || Altair || <br />
|-<br />
| I want the truth. - You can't handle the truth! || Delta Pavonis || A Few Good Men<br />
|-<br />
| I'm going to make him an offer he can't refuse. || Beta Trianguli Australis || The Godfather<br />
|-<br />
| Resistance is futile. || Vega || Star Trek (The Borg)<br />
|-<br />
| Oh... My... Gaawd || Sigma Draconis || Friends (Janice)<br />
|-<br />
| Ehh, what's up, Doc? || Gienah || Bugs Bunny<br />
|-<br />
| ''EXTERMINATE!'' || Alderamin || Doctor Who (The Daleks)<br />
|}<br />
<br />
==Transcript==<br />
:If other star systems are listening in on our pop culture, these are the jokes and catchphrases they just learned about and are currently repeating way too much:<br />
<br />
*List of stars and catchphrases, see above*<br />
<br />
{{comic discussion}}<br />
[[Category:Physics]]<br />
[[Category:Language]]<br />
[[Category:Comics with color]]</div>Zakatorhttps://www.explainxkcd.com/wiki/index.php?title=1212:_Interstellar_Memes&diff=374701212: Interstellar Memes2013-05-15T08:03:46Z<p>Zakator: /* Explanation */</p>
<hr />
<div>{{comic<br />
| number = 1212<br />
| date = May 15, 2013<br />
| title = Interstellar Memes<br />
| image = interstellar memes.png<br />
| titletext = The strongest incentive we have to develop faster-than-light travel is that it would let us apologize in advance.<br />
}}<br />
<br />
==Explanation==<br />
{{incomplete|Some talk about the speed of light and the transcript would be good too.}}<br />
<br />
{| class="wikitable"<br />
|-<br />
! Meme !! Star !! Origin<br />
|-<br />
| Yabba dabba doo! || Castor || Flintstones<br />
|-<br />
| You've got to ask yourself one question: "Do I feel lucky?" || Lambda Aurigae || Dirty Harry<br />
|-<br />
| Where's the beef? || HR 1614 || Slogan for Wendy's<br />
|-<br />
| And now for something completely different. || Capella || Monty Python<br />
|-<br />
| Here's lookin' at you, kid. || Kappa Reticuli || Casablanca<br />
|-<br />
| My spoon is too big! || Kapteyn's Star || Rejected<br />
|-<br />
| May the force be with you. || Delta Trianguli || Star Wars<br />
|-<br />
| Peanut butter jelly time! || Luyten's Star || Peanut butter jelly time<br />
|-<br />
| Rosebud. || Alpha Hydri || Citizen Kane<br />
|-<br />
| Oh my god, they killed Kenny! You bastards! || Ad Leonis || South Park<br />
|-<br />
| ...God kills a kitten! - A what? || Procyon || <br />
|-<br />
| I ''still'' can't believe Bellatrix- - Dude, get over it. || Sirius || Harry Potter<br />
|-<br />
| Ninjas fight ''all the time!'' || Epsilon Eridani || <br />
|-<br />
| D'oh! || HR 753 || Simpsons<br />
|-<br />
| ''Nobody'' expects the Spanish Inquisition! || Beta Virginis || Monty Python<br />
|-<br />
| All your base are belong to us. || Tau Ceti || Zero Wing<br />
|-<br />
| Take me to your leader! - No, Steve. || Caph || <br />
|-<br />
| Chuck Norris doesn't sleep. He ''waits.'' || Wolf 359 || Chuck Norris jokes<br />
|-<br />
| Numa numa || Lalande 21185 || Numa Numa song<br />
|-<br />
| I can haz? || Luhman 16 || Lolcats<br />
|-<br />
| Internets! || Gliese 65 || George W. Bush<br />
|-<br />
| Look at the tiny dancing Earth mammals! || Gliese 1 || Hampsterdance?<br />
|-<br />
| Wasssuup!?! || Van Maanen's Star || Budweiser Beer Advertising Campaign<br />
|-<br />
| Yippie-ki-yay, motherfucker. || Beta Hydri || Die Hard<br />
|-<br />
| I pity the fool! || Groombridge 1830 || Mr T<br />
|-<br />
| The cake is a lie! || Alpha Centauri A/B || Portal<br />
|-<br />
| Never Gonna Give You Up || Alpha Centauri A/B || Never Gonna Give You Up (Rick Astley)<br />
|-<br />
| I'm on a boat! || Proxima Centauri || The Lonely Island<br />
|-<br />
| Chocolate Raaaiiin || Barnard's Star || Chocolate Rain video (Tay Zonday)<br />
|-<br />
| Leave Britney alone! || Barnard's Star || LEAVE BRITNEY ALONE! (Chris Crocker)<br />
|-<br />
| You're the man now, dog! || Epsilon Indi || <br />
|-<br />
| More cowbell! || Kruger 60 || <br />
|-<br />
| Hasta la vista, baby. || Gliese 892 || Terminator<br />
|-<br />
| Let's get ready to ruuumble! || Zeta Tucanae ||<br />
|-<br />
| You talkin' to ''me?'' || Arcturus || Taxi Driver<br />
|-<br />
| Welcome to Good Burger, home of the good burger. - What's a burger? - I don't know. || 70 Ophiuchi || <br />
|-<br />
| Badger badger badger badger || Ross 154 || Badger Badger Badger (The Badger Song) <br />
|-<br />
| Live long and prosper. || HD 211415 || Star Trek (Vulcan Salute)<br />
|-<br />
| Name's Bond. James Bond. || 51 Pegasi || James Bond<br />
|-<br />
| Frankly my dear, I don't give a damn. || Alpha Serpentis || Gone with the Wind<br />
|-<br />
| Mr. T ate my balls! || Altair || <br />
|-<br />
| I want the truth. - You can't handle the truth! || Delta Pavonis || <br />
|-<br />
| I'm going to make him an offer he can't refuse. || Beta Trianguli Australis || The Godfather<br />
|-<br />
| Resistance is futile. || Vega || Star Trek (The Borg)<br />
|-<br />
| Oh... My... Gaawd || Sigma Draconis || Friends (Janice)<br />
|-<br />
| Ehh, what's up, Doc? || Gienah || Bugs Bunny<br />
|-<br />
| ''EXTERMINATE!'' || Alderamin || Doctor Who (The Daleks)<br />
|}<br />
<br />
==Transcript==<br />
:If other star systems are listening in on our pop culture, these are the jokes and catchphrases they just learned about and are currently repeating way too much:<br />
<br />
*List of stars and catchphrases, see above*<br />
<br />
{{comic discussion}}<br />
[[Category:Physics]]<br />
[[Category:Language]]<br />
[[Category:Comics with color]]</div>Zakatorhttps://www.explainxkcd.com/wiki/index.php?title=1212:_Interstellar_Memes&diff=374671212: Interstellar Memes2013-05-15T08:02:11Z<p>Zakator: </p>
<hr />
<div>{{comic<br />
| number = 1212<br />
| date = May 15, 2013<br />
| title = Interstellar Memes<br />
| image = interstellar memes.png<br />
| titletext = The strongest incentive we have to develop faster-than-light travel is that it would let us apologize in advance.<br />
}}<br />
<br />
==Explanation==<br />
<br />
{| class="wikitable"<br />
|-<br />
! Meme !! Star !! Origin<br />
|-<br />
| Yabba dabba doo! || Castor || Flintstones<br />
|-<br />
| You've got to ask yourself one question: "Do I feel lucky?" || Lambda Aurigae || Dirty Harry<br />
|-<br />
| Where's the beef? || HR 1614 || Slogan for Wendy's<br />
|-<br />
| And now for something completely different. || Capella || Monty Python<br />
|-<br />
| Here's lookin' at you, kid. || Kappa Reticuli || Casablanca<br />
|-<br />
| My spoon is too big! || Kapteyn's Star || Rejected<br />
|-<br />
| May the force be with you. || Delta Trianguli || Star Wars<br />
|-<br />
| Peanut butter jelly time! || Luyten's Star || Peanut butter jelly time<br />
|-<br />
| Rosebud. || Alpha Hydri || Citizen Kane<br />
|-<br />
| Oh my god, they killed Kenny! You bastards! || Ad Leonis || South Park<br />
|-<br />
| ...God kills a kitten! - A what? || Procyon || <br />
|-<br />
| I ''still'' can't believe Bellatrix- - Dude, get over it. || Sirius || Harry Potter<br />
|-<br />
| Ninjas fight ''all the time!'' || Epsilon Eridani || <br />
|-<br />
| D'oh! || HR 753 || Simpsons<br />
|-<br />
| ''Nobody'' expects the Spanish Inquisition! || Beta Virginis || Monty Python<br />
|-<br />
| All your base are belong to us. || Tau Ceti || Zero Wing<br />
|-<br />
| Take me to your leader! - No, Steve. || Caph || <br />
|-<br />
| Chuck Norris doesn't sleep. He ''waits.'' || Wolf 359 || Chuck Norris jokes<br />
|-<br />
| Numa numa || Lalande 21185 || Numa Numa song<br />
|-<br />
| I can haz? || Luhman 16 || Lolcats<br />
|-<br />
| Internets! || Gliese 65 || Internet?<br />
|-<br />
| Look at the tiny dancing Earth mammals! || Gliese 1 || Hampsterdance?<br />
|-<br />
| Wasssuup!?! || Van Maanen's Star || Budweiser Beer Advertising Campaign<br />
|-<br />
| Yippie-ki-yay, motherfucker. || Beta Hydri || Die Hard<br />
|-<br />
| I pity the fool! || Groombridge 1830 || Mr T<br />
|-<br />
| The cake is a lie! || Alpha Centauri A/B || Portal<br />
|-<br />
| Never Gonna Give You Up || Alpha Centauri A/B || Never Gonna Give You Up (Rick Astley)<br />
|-<br />
| I'm on a boat! || Proxima Centauri || The Lonely Island<br />
|-<br />
| Chocolate Raaaiiin || Barnard's Star || Chocolate Rain video (Tay Zonday)<br />
|-<br />
| Leave Britney Alone || Barnard's Star || LEAVE BRITNEY ALONE! (Chris Crocker)<br />
|-<br />
| You're the man now, dog! || Epsilon Indi || <br />
|-<br />
| More cowbell! || Kruger 60 || <br />
|-<br />
| Hasta la vista, baby. || Gliese 892 || Terminator<br />
|-<br />
| Let's get ready to ruuumble! || Zeta Tucanae ||<br />
|-<br />
| You talkin' to ''me?'' || Arcturus || <br />
|-<br />
| Welcome to Good Burger, home of the good burger. - What's a burger? - I don't know. || 70 Ophiuchi || <br />
|-<br />
| Badger badger badger badger || Ross 154 || Badger Badger Badger (The Badger Song) <br />
|-<br />
| Live long and prosper. || HD 211415 || Star Trek (Vulcan Salute)<br />
|-<br />
| Name's Bond. James Bond. || 51 Pegasi || James Bond<br />
|-<br />
| Frankly my dear, I don't give a damn. || Alpha Serpentis || Gone with the Wind<br />
|-<br />
| Mr. T ate my balls! || Altair || <br />
|-<br />
| I want the truth. - You can't handle the truth! || Delta Pavonis || <br />
|-<br />
| I'm going to make him an offer he can't refuse. || Beta Trianguli Australis || The Godfather<br />
|-<br />
| Resistance is futile. || Vega || Star Trek (The Borg)<br />
|-<br />
| Oh... My... Gaawd || Sigma Draconis || Friends (Janice)<br />
|-<br />
| Ehh, what's up, Doc? || Gienah || Bugs Bunny<br />
|-<br />
| ''EXTERMINATE!'' || Alderamin || Doctor Who (The Daleks)<br />
|}<br />
<br />
==Transcript==<br />
:If other star systems are listening in on our pop culture, these are the jokes and catchphrases they just learned about and are currently repeating way too much:<br />
<br />
*List of stars and catchphrases, see above*<br />
<br />
{{comic discussion}}<br />
[[Category:Physics]]<br />
[[Category:Language]]<br />
[[Category:Comics with color]]</div>Zakatorhttps://www.explainxkcd.com/wiki/index.php?title=1212:_Interstellar_Memes&diff=374601212: Interstellar Memes2013-05-15T07:56:43Z<p>Zakator: </p>
<hr />
<div>{{comic<br />
| number = 1212<br />
| date = May 15, 2013<br />
| title = Interstellar Memes<br />
| image = interstellar memes.png<br />
| titletext = The strongest incentive we have to develop faster-than-light travel is that it would let us apologize in advance.<br />
}}<br />
<br />
==Explanation==<br />
<br />
{| class="wikitable"<br />
|-<br />
! Meme !! Star !! Origin<br />
|-<br />
| Yabba dabba doo! || Castor || Flintstones<br />
|-<br />
| You've got to ask yourself one question: "Do I feel lucky?" || Lambda Aurigae || Dirty Harry<br />
|-<br />
| Where's the beef? || HR 1614 || Slogan for Wendy's<br />
|-<br />
| And now for something completely different. || Capella || Monty Python<br />
|-<br />
| Here's lookin' at you, kid. || Kappa Reticuli || Casablanca<br />
|-<br />
| My spoon is too big! || Kapteyn's Star || Rejected<br />
|-<br />
| May the force be with you. || Delta Trianguli || Star Wars<br />
|-<br />
| Peanut butter jelly time! || Luyten's Star || Peanut butter jelly time<br />
|-<br />
| Rosebud. || Alpha Hydri || Citizen Kane<br />
|-<br />
| Oh my god, they killed Kenny! You bastards! || Ad Leonis || South Park<br />
|-<br />
| ...God kills a kitten! - A what? || Procyon || <br />
|-<br />
| I ''still'' can't believe Bellatrix- - Dude, get over it. || Sirius || Harry Potter<br />
|-<br />
| Ninjas fight ''all the time!'' || Epsilon Eridani || <br />
|-<br />
| D'oh! || HR 753 || Simpsons<br />
|-<br />
| ''Nobody'' expects the Spanish Inquisition! || Beta Virginis || Monty Python<br />
|-<br />
| All your base are belong to us. || Tau Ceti || Zero Wing<br />
|-<br />
| Take me to your leader! - No, Steve. || Caph || <br />
|-<br />
| Chuck Norris doesn't sleep. He ''waits.'' || Wolf 359 || Chuck Norris jokes<br />
|-<br />
| Numa numa || Lalande 21185 || Numa Numa song<br />
|-<br />
| I can haz? || Luhman 16 || Lolcats<br />
|-<br />
| Internets! || Gliese 65 || Internet?<br />
|-<br />
| Look at the tiny dancing Earth mammals! || Gliese 1 || Hampsterdance?<br />
|-<br />
| Wasssuup!?! || Van Maanen's Star || Budweiser Beer Advertising Campaign<br />
|-<br />
| Yippie-ki-yay, motherfucker. || Beta Hydri || Die Hard<br />
|-<br />
| I pity the fool! || Groombridge 1830 || Mr T<br />
|-<br />
| The cake is a lie! || Alpha Centauri A/B || Portal<br />
|-<br />
| Never Gonna Give You Up || Alpha Centauri A/B || Never Gonna Give You Up (Rick Astley)<br />
|-<br />
| I'm on a boat! || Proxima Centauri || The Lonely Island<br />
|-<br />
| Chocolate Raaaiiin || Barnard's Star || Chocolate Rain video (Tay Zonday)<br />
|-<br />
| You're the man now, dog! || Epsilon Indi || <br />
|-<br />
| More cowbell! || Kruger 60 || <br />
|-<br />
| Hasta la vista, baby. || Gliese 892 || Terminator<br />
|-<br />
| Let's get ready to ruuumble! || Zeta Tucanae ||<br />
|-<br />
| You talkin' to ''me?'' || Arcturus || <br />
|-<br />
| Welcome to Good Burger, home of the good burger. - What's a burger? - I don't know. || 70 Ophiuchi || <br />
|-<br />
| Badger badger badger badger || Ross 154 || Badger Badger Badger (The Badger Song) <br />
|-<br />
| Live long and prosper. || HD 211415 || Star Trek (Vulcan Salute)<br />
|-<br />
| Name's Bond. James Bond. || 51 Pegasi || James Bond series<br />
|-<br />
| ''EXTERMINATE!'' || Alderamin || Doctor Who (The Daleks)<br />
|-<br />
| Leave Britney Alone || Barnard's Star || LEAVE BRITNEY ALONE! (Chris Crocker)<br />
|-<br />
| Ehh, what's up, Doc? || Gienah || Bugs Bunny<br />
|-<br />
| Oh... My... Gaawd || Sigma Draconis || Friends (Janice)<br />
|-<br />
| Name's Bond. James Bond. || 51 Pegasi || James Bond<br />
|}<br />
<br />
==Transcript==<br />
:If other star systems are listening in on our pop culture, these are the jokes and catchphrases they just learned about and are currently repeating way too much:<br />
<br />
*List of stars and catchphrases, see above*<br />
<br />
{{comic discussion}}<br />
[[Category:Physics]]<br />
[[Category:Language]]</div>Zakatorhttps://www.explainxkcd.com/wiki/index.php?title=1212:_Interstellar_Memes&diff=374441212: Interstellar Memes2013-05-15T07:49:50Z<p>Zakator: </p>
<hr />
<div>{{comic<br />
| number = 1212<br />
| date = May 15, 2013<br />
| title = Interstellar Memes<br />
| image = interstellar memes.png<br />
| titletext = The strongest incentive we have to develop faster-than-light travel is that it would let us apologize in advance.<br />
}}<br />
<br />
==Explanation==<br />
<br />
{| class="wikitable"<br />
|-<br />
! Meme !! Star !! Origin<br />
|-<br />
| Yabba dabba doo! || Castor || Flintstones<br />
|-<br />
| You've got to ask yourself one question: "Do I feel lucky?" || Lambda Aurigae || Dirty Harry<br />
|-<br />
| Where's the beef? || HR 1614 || Slogan for Wendy's<br />
|-<br />
| And now for something completely different. || Capella || Monty Python<br />
|-<br />
| Here's lookin' at you, kid. || Kappa Reticuli || Casablanca<br />
|-<br />
| My spoon is too big! || Kapteyn's Star || Rejected<br />
|-<br />
| May the force be with you. || Delta Trianguli || Star Wars<br />
|-<br />
| Peanut butter jelly time! || Luyten's Star || Peanut butter jelly time<br />
|-<br />
| Rosebud. || Alpha Hydri || Citizen Kane<br />
|-<br />
| Oh my god, they killed Kenny! You bastards! || Ad Leonis || South Park<br />
|-<br />
| ...God kills a kitten! - A what? || Procyon || <br />
|-<br />
| I ''still'' can't believe Bellatrix- - Dude, get over it. || Sirius || Harry Potter<br />
|-<br />
| Ninjas fight ''all the time!'' || Epsilon Eridani || <br />
|-<br />
| D'oh! || HR 753 || Simpsons<br />
|-<br />
| ''Nobody'' expects the Spanish Inquisition! || Beta Virginis || Monty Python<br />
|-<br />
| All your base are belong to us. || Tau Ceti || Zero Wing<br />
|-<br />
| Take me to your leader! - No, Steve. || Caph || <br />
|-<br />
| Chuck Norris doesn't sleep. He ''waits.'' || Wolf 359 || Chuck Norris jokes<br />
|-<br />
| Numa numa || Lalande 21185 || Numa Numa song<br />
|-<br />
| I can haz? || Luhman 16 || Lolcats<br />
|-<br />
| Internets! || Gliese 65 || Internet?<br />
|-<br />
| Look at the tiny dancing Earth mammals! || Gliese 1 || Hampsterdance?<br />
|-<br />
| Wasssuup!?! || Van Maanen's Star || <br />
|-<br />
| The cake is a lie! || Alpha Centauri A/B || Portal<br />
|-<br />
| Never Gonna Give You Up || Alpha Centauri A/B || Never Gonna Give You Up (Rick Astley)<br />
|-<br />
| Badger badger badger badger|| Ross 154 || Badger Badger Badger (The Badger Song)<br />
|-<br />
| ''EXTERMINATE!'' || The Daleks || Doctor Who<br />
|-<br />
| Chocolate Raaaiiin || Barnard's Star || Chocolate Rain (Tay Zonday)<br />
|-<br />
| Leave Britney Alone || Barnard's Star || LEAVE BRITNEY ALONE! (Chris Crocker)<br />
|-<br />
| Ehh, what's up, Doc? || Gienah || Bugs Bunny<br />
|-<br />
| Oh... My... Gaawd || Sigma Draconis || Friends (Janice)<br />
|}<br />
<br />
==Transcript==<br />
:If other star systems are listening in on our pop culture, these are the jokes and catchphrases they just learned about and are currently repeating way too much:<br />
<br />
*List of stars and catchphrases, see above*<br />
<br />
{{comic discussion}}<br />
[[Category:Physics]]<br />
[[Category:Language]]</div>Zakatorhttps://www.explainxkcd.com/wiki/index.php?title=1212:_Interstellar_Memes&diff=374301212: Interstellar Memes2013-05-15T07:35:48Z<p>Zakator: </p>
<hr />
<div>{{comic<br />
| number = 1212<br />
| date = May 15, 2013<br />
| title = Interstellar Memes<br />
| image = interstellar memes.png<br />
| titletext = The strongest incentive we have to develop faster-than-light travel is that it would let us apologize in advance.<br />
}}<br />
<br />
==Explanation==<br />
<br />
{| class="wikitable"<br />
|-<br />
! Meme !! Star !! Origin<br />
|-<br />
| Yabba dabba doo! || Castor || Flintstones<br />
|-<br />
| You've got to ask yourself one question: "Do I feel lucky?" || Lambda Aurigae || <br />
|-<br />
| Where's the beef? || HR 1614 || <br />
|-<br />
| And now for something completely different. || Capella || Monty Python<br />
|-<br />
| Here's lookin' at you, kid. || Kappa Reticuli || <br />
|-<br />
| My spoon is too big! || Kapteyn's Star || Rejected<br />
|-<br />
| May the force be with you. || Delta Trianguli || Star Wars<br />
|-<br />
| Peanut butter jelly time! || Luyten's Star || Peanut butter jelly time<br />
|-<br />
| Rosebud. || Alpha Hydri || Citizen Kane<br />
|-<br />
| Oh my god, they killed Kenny! You bastards! || Ad Leonis || South Park<br />
|-<br />
| ...God kills a kitten! - A what? || Procyon || <br />
|-<br />
| I ''still'' can't believe Bellatrix- - Dude, get over it. || Sirius || Harry Potter<br />
|-<br />
| Ninjas fight ''all the time!'' || Epsilon Eridani || <br />
|-<br />
| D'oh! || HR 753 || Simpsons<br />
|-<br />
| ''Nobody'' expects the Spanish Inquisition! || Beta Virginis || Monty Python<br />
|-<br />
| All your base are belong to us. || Tau Ceti || Zero Wing<br />
|-<br />
| Take me to your leader! - No, Steve. || Caph || <br />
|-<br />
| Chuck Norris doesn't sleep. He ''waits.'' || Wolf 359 || Chuck Norris jokes<br />
|-<br />
| Numa numa || Lalande 21185 || Numa Numa song<br />
|-<br />
| The cake is a lie! || Alpha Centauri A/B || Portal<br />
|-<br />
| Badger badger badger badger|| Ross 154 || Badger Badger Badger (The Badger Song)<br />
|-<br />
| ''EXTERMINATE!'' || The Daleks || Doctor Who<br />
|}<br />
<br />
==Transcript==<br />
:If other star systems are listening in on our pop culture, these are the jokes and catchphrases they just learned about and are currently repeating way too much:<br />
<br />
*List of stars and catchphrases, see above*<br />
<br />
{{comic discussion}}<br />
[[Category:Physics]]<br />
[[Category:Language]]</div>Zakatorhttps://www.explainxkcd.com/wiki/index.php?title=1212:_Interstellar_Memes&diff=374281212: Interstellar Memes2013-05-15T07:32:22Z<p>Zakator: /* Explanation */</p>
<hr />
<div>{{comic<br />
| number = 1212<br />
| date = May 15, 2013<br />
| title = Interstellar Memes<br />
| image = interstellar memes.png<br />
| titletext = The strongest incentive we have to develop faster-than-light travel is that it would let us apologize in advance.<br />
}}<br />
<br />
==Explanation==<br />
<br />
{| class="wikitable"<br />
|-<br />
! Meme !! Star !! Origin<br />
|-<br />
| Yabba dabba doo! || Castor || Flintstones<br />
|-<br />
| You've got to ask yourself one question: "Do I feel lucky?" || Lambda Aurigae || <br />
|-<br />
| Where's the beef? || HR 1614 || <br />
|-<br />
| And now for something completely different. || Capella || Monty Python<br />
|-<br />
| Here's lookin' at you, kid. || Kappa Reticuli || <br />
|-<br />
| My spoon is too big! || Kapteyn's Star || Rejected<br />
|-<br />
| May the force be with you. || Delta Trianguli || Star Wars<br />
|-<br />
| Peanut butter jelly time! || Luyten's Star || Peanut butter jelly time<br />
|-<br />
| Rosebud. || Alpha Hydri || Citizen Kane<br />
|-<br />
| Oh my god, they killed Kenny! You bastards! || Ad Leonis || South Park<br />
|-<br />
| ...God kills a kitten! - A what? || Procyon || <br />
|-<br />
| I ''still'' can't believe Bellatrix- - Dude, get over it. || Sirius || Harry Potter<br />
|-<br />
| Ninjas fight ''all the time!'' || Epsilon Eridani || <br />
|-<br />
| D'oh! || HR 753 || Simpsons<br />
|-<br />
| ''Nobody'' expects the Spanish Inquisition! || Beta Virginis || Monty Python<br />
|-<br />
| The cake is a lie! || Alpha Centauri A/B || Portal<br />
|-<br />
| Badger badger badger badger|| Ross 154 || Badger Badger Badger (The Badger Song)<br />
|-<br />
| ''EXTERMINATE!'' || The Daleks || Doctor Who<br />
|}<br />
<br />
==Transcript==<br />
:If other star systems are listening in on our pop culture, these are the jokes and catchphrases they just learned about and are currently repeating way too much:<br />
<br />
*list of stars and catchphrases, see above*<br />
<br />
{{comic discussion}}<br />
[[Category:Physics]]<br />
[[Category:Language]]</div>Zakatorhttps://www.explainxkcd.com/wiki/index.php?title=1212:_Interstellar_Memes&diff=374271212: Interstellar Memes2013-05-15T07:31:01Z<p>Zakator: </p>
<hr />
<div>{{comic<br />
| number = 1212<br />
| date = May 15, 2013<br />
| title = Interstellar Memes<br />
| image = interstellar memes.png<br />
| titletext = The strongest incentive we have to develop faster-than-light travel is that it would let us apologize in advance.<br />
}}<br />
<br />
==Explanation==<br />
<br />
{| class="wikitable"<br />
|-<br />
! Meme !! Star !! Origin<br />
|-<br />
| Yabba dabba doo! || Castor || Flintstones<br />
|-<br />
| You've got to ask yourself one question: "Do I feel lucky?" || Lambda Aurigae || <br />
|-<br />
| Where's the beef? || HR 1614 || <br />
|-<br />
|-<br />
| And now for something completely different. || Capella || Monty Python<br />
|-<br />
| Here's lookin' at you, kid. || Kappa Reticuli || <br />
|-<br />
| My spoon is too big! || Kapteyn's Star || Rejected<br />
|-<br />
| May the force be with you. || Delta Trianguli || Star Wars<br />
|-<br />
| Peanut butter jelly time! || Luyten's Star || Peanut butter jelly time<br />
|-<br />
| Rosebud. || Alpha Hydri || Citizen Kane<br />
|-<br />
| Oh my god, they killed Kenny! You bastards! || Ad Leonis || South Park<br />
|-<br />
| ...God kills a kitten! - A what? || Procyon || <br />
|-<br />
| I ''still'' can't believe Bellatrix- - Dude, get over it. || Sirius || Harry Potter<br />
|-<br />
| Ninjas fight ''all the time!'' || Epsilon Eridani || <br />
|-<br />
| D'oh! || HR 753 || Simpsons<br />
|-<br />
| ''Nobody'' expects the Spanish Inquisition! || Beta Virginis || Monty Python<br />
| The cake is a lie! || N/A || Portal<br />
|-<br />
| Badger badger badger badger|| N/A || Badger Badger Badger (The Badger Song)<br />
|-<br />
| ''EXTERMINATE!'' || The Daleks || Doctor Who<br />
|}<br />
<br />
==Transcript==<br />
:If other star systems are listening in on our pop culture, these are the jokes and catchphrases they just learned about and are currently repeating way too much:<br />
<br />
*list of stars and catchphrases, see above*<br />
<br />
{{comic discussion}}<br />
[[Category:Physics]]<br />
[[Category:Language]]</div>Zakatorhttps://www.explainxkcd.com/wiki/index.php?title=1212:_Interstellar_Memes&diff=374231212: Interstellar Memes2013-05-15T06:59:07Z<p>Zakator: </p>
<hr />
<div>{{comic<br />
| number = 1212<br />
| date = May 15, 2013<br />
| title = Interstellar Memes<br />
| image = interstellar memes.png<br />
| titletext = The strongest incentive we have to develop faster-than-light travel is that it would let us apologize in advance.<br />
}}<br />
<br />
==Explanation==<br />
<br />
{| class="wikitable"<br />
|-<br />
! Meme !! Star !! Origin<br />
|-<br />
| Yabba dabba doo! || Castor|| Flintstones<br />
|-<br />
| You've got to ask yourself one question: "Do I feel lucky?" || Lambda Aurigae || <br />
|-<br />
| Where's the beef? || HR 1614 || <br />
|}<br />
<br />
==Transcript==<br />
:If other star systems are listening in on our pop culture, these are the jokes and catchphrases they just learned about and are currently repeating way too much:<br />
<br />
*list of stars and catchphrases, see above*<br />
<br />
{{comic discussion}}<br />
[[Category:Physics]]<br />
[[Category:Language]]</div>Zakatorhttps://www.explainxkcd.com/wiki/index.php?title=1207:_AirAware&diff=361231207: AirAware2013-05-03T09:26:24Z<p>Zakator: /* Transcript */</p>
<hr />
<div>{{comic<br />
| number = 1207<br />
| date = May 3, 2013<br />
| title = AirAware<br />
| image = airaware.png<br />
| titletext = It ships with a version of Google Now that alerts you when it&#39;s too late to leave for your appointments.<br />
}}<br />
<br />
==Explanation==<br />
Upon being asked by [[Cueball]], [[Black Hat]] reveals his new 'business', AirAware. He explains it uses a {{w|Quadrotor}} that flies and records a persons daily schedule, if that person either deviates, forgets an appointment, or tells somebody incorrect information (including that of future events) the drone alerts the 'client' with an annoying "WRONG!.<br />
<br />
Cueball questions whether it is actually a business, as it does not seem to generate money. Black Hat expands, saying that it does not, and he is simply releasing them himself, non-for profit. Cueball starts to argue that it is not a business, since there is no monetary gain, before being abruptly interrupted by the AirAware drone, implying that his previous sentence was incorrect.<br />
<br />
Although the Wikipedia page for {{w|business}} states that a business "may also be not-for-profit" it would be better classified as a different type of organization, or even, as a hobby. <br />
<br />
==Transcript==<br />
:[Cueball and Black Hat looking at a remote-controlled flying object.]<br />
:Cueball: What's that?<br />
:Black Hat: It's a drone for my new business, ''AirAware''.<br />
<br />
:Black Hat (narrating): Our UAVs follow you and learn your schedule. If you miss a turn, forget an appointment, or give someone inaccurate information, they alert you.<br />
:Megan (on phone): I'll be there in five.<br />
:Booming voice from the sky: ''WRONG!''<br />
:Megan: Augh!<br />
<br />
:Cueball: That sounds annoying. Who would ''pay'' for that?<br />
:Black Hat: Huh? Nobody pays. I'm just making these and releasing them.<br />
<br />
:Cueball: That's not a business. You're just yelling at strangers from the sky.<br />
:Cueball: A business has to make money somehow.<br />
:Booming voice from the sky: ''WRONG!''<br />
:Cueball (in smaller voice): Augh!!<br />
<br />
{{comic discussion}}<br />
[[Category:Comics featuring Cueball]]<br />
[[Category:Comics featuring Black Hat]]<br />
[[Category:Comics featuring Danish]]</div>Zakatorhttps://www.explainxkcd.com/wiki/index.php?title=1193:_Externalities&diff=321441193: Externalities2013-04-01T19:22:06Z<p>Zakator: </p>
<hr />
<div>{{comic<br />
| number = 1193<br />
| date = April 1, 2013<br />
| title = Externalities<br />
| image = externalities.png<br />
| titletext = Mouse over words and things to see where they come from.<br />
}}<br />
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==Explanation==<br />
This comic isn't a static image - even the title text changes depending on which part of the image you're hovering over. The blank regions in the above image are dynamically generated from various sources.<br />
<br />
*The university that is being recruited changes depending on which university is winning the hash finding competition in the fifth panel.<br />
*The company doing the recruiting is the first NASDAQ-100 company mentioned on a varying Wikipedia page (so far: Technology, Research, Sith, Jean Luc Picard, Aer Lingus, Human sexual activity, Auction, Sinking of the Titanic, Guards with the most complicated knives, Bizarro). It has also shown <nowiki>[[]]</nowiki> as the source. It has started using hints instead of titles, with the actual article (or possibly a different - it seems to be random) linked somewhere else in the first panel.<br />
*The text in the second panel may vary: See [[1193: Externalities#Second Panel|this section]].<br />
*The text in the third panel may vary: See [[1193: Externalities#Third Panel|this section]].<br />
*The text in the fourth panel may vary: See [[1193: Externalities#Fourth Panel|this section]].<br />
*The text in the fifth panel changes, depending on which university is currently in third place in a hash finding competition. Clicking on the panel takes you to [http://almamater.xkcd.com/ a webpage] where people can enter their school's domain name and hash data, and ranks schools on how close their students can come to matching a Skein 1024 1024 hash value.<br />
*The text in the top half of the sixth panel may vary. See [[1193: Externalities#Sixth Panel|this section]]. The second half of the panel is always the same. <!-- So far --><br />
*The last panel varies with the amount donated to Wikipedia via [https://donate.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?title=Special:FundraiserLandingPage&country=HK&uselang=en&utm_medium=socialmedia&utm_source=fr-redir&utm_campaign=xkcd_april1 this link]. For past images, see [[1193: Externalities#Seventh Panel|this section]].<br />
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===First Panel===<br />
{{incomplete}}<br />
Megan's reply seems to correspond to the company.<br />
{| class="wikitable sortable plainlinks table-padding"<br />
|-<br />
|<br />
:Hey, [university] students!<br />
:Have you applied to [company] yet?<br />
:Megan: The recruiter hasn't emailed me back in over three minutes.<br />
|-<br />
|<br />
:Hey, [university] students!<br />
:Have you applied to [company] yet?<br />
:Megan: The recruiter hasn't emailed me back in over an hour!<br />
|-<br />
|<br />
:Hey, [university] students!<br />
:Have you thought of a career at [company]?<br />
:Megan: I'm not that good at math.<br />
|-<br />
|<br />
:Hey, [university] students!<br />
:Have you thought of a career at [company]?<br />
:Megan: What do they even do?<br />
|-<br />
|<br />
:Hey, [university] students!<br />
:Have you thought of a career at [company]?<br />
:Megan: I don't like monopolies.<br />
|-<br />
|<br />
:Hey, [university] students!<br />
:Have you thought of a career at [company]?<br />
:Megan: Only in my darkest moments.<br />
|-<br />
|<br />
:Hey, [university] students!<br />
:Be part of the Apple experience!<br />
:Megan: I'm not really a fan of turtlenecks.<br />
|-<br />
|<br />
:Hey, [university] students!<br />
:Come work at Microsoft!<br />
:Megan: I only came to this tech talk for the xbox giveaway.<br />
|-<br />
|<br />
:Hey, [university] students!<br />
:Y U No Work Yahoo?<br />
:Megan: I like working from home!<br />
|-<br />
|<br />
:Hey, [university] students!<br />
:Become a partner at Starbucks!<br />
:Megan: But green's not my colour.<br />
|-<br />
|<br />
:Hey, [university] students!<br />
:Come work in the Amazon!<br />
:Megan: I don't have to actually move to South America, do I?<br />
|-<br />
|<br />
:Hey, [university] students!<br />
:Have you thought of a career at [company]?<br />
:Megan: Not after that presentation.<br />
|}<br />
<br />
===Second Panel===<br />
The text in the second panel is based on the company in the first panel:<br />
{| class="wikitable sortable plainlinks table-padding"<br />
|-<br />
|<br />
:When the Singularity happens, it will happen here.<br />
:Ponytail: [Company] has outgrown us.<br />
:Men: It is time.<br />
|-<br />
|<br />
:Think of ways to make things smaller and smaller!<br />
:Ponytail: But will it blend?<br />
:Men: Yeahhh<br />
|-<br />
|<br />
:You'll be part of a dynamic research team envisioning the future.<br />
:Ponytail: It probably looks cool.<br />
:Men: Yeahhh<br />
|-<br />
|<br />
:You'll be creating the future of commerce platforms!<br />
:Ponytail: More recommendations.<br />
:Men: Yep.<br />
|-<br />
|<br />
:You'll be an insignificant cog in our giant machine<br />
:Ponytail: We should improve Notepad<br />
:Men: Nah<br />
|-<br />
|<br />
:We can't tell you what you'll be working on.<br />
:Ponytail: [Confidential]<br />
:Men: [Redacted]<br />
|-<br />
|<br />
:You'll be an insignificant cog in our giant machine<br />
:Ponytail: Needs more Bob.<br />
:Men: Nah<br />
|-<br />
|<br />
:You'll help set the future of the company<br />
:Ponytail: Wait. You hired a college grad as the CFO?<br />
:Men: Yeahhh<br />
|-<br />
|<br />
:At Qualcomm, we know you're born mobile.<br />
:Ponytail: Born mobile!<br />
:Men: Texting!<br />
|-<br />
|<br />
:Short or tall, we've got a grande job for you!<br />
:Ponytail: How many job openings are there?<br />
:Men: Ele-venti or so.<br />
|-<br />
|<br />
:You'll help direct the future of nutrition<br />
:Ponytail: Microwaveable toast<br />
:Men: Delicious<br />
|}<br />
<br />
===Third Panel===<br />
{| class="wikitable sortable plainlinks table-padding"<br />
|-<br />
|We're a convenient four hour drive from New York City (15,000 hours by roomba)<br />
|-<br />
|Only a short commuter flight away!<br />
|-<br />
|Travel to us by roomba, we're *that* close!<br />
|-<br />
|We're so close you can get to us by roomba.<br />
|-<br />
|Free roomba rides every morning while you have coffee.<br />
|-<br />
|Your roomba comes in black & slate, or white & silver<br />
|-<br />
|Just a short roomba ride up the coast, try not to fall off.<br />
|}<br />
<br />
===Fourth Panel===<br />
{| class="wikitable sortable plainlinks table-padding"<br />
|-<br />
|Our recruiting team is on the lookup for promising young [university] graduates.<br />
|-<br />
|We hired a new recruiting startup to help us hire [university] students.<br />
|-<br />
|We borrowed the botanical gardens' net to catch promising recruits.<br />
|}<br />
<br />
===Fifth Panel===<br />
{| class="wikitable sortable plainlinks table-padding"<br />
|-<br />
| <b>Name</b><br />
| <b>Email</b><br />
| <b>Education</b><br />
|-<br />
|Oliver Smoot<br />
|pgp encrypted<br />
|have you ever really looked at the fourier<br />
|-<br />
|Wheeeee<br />
|ford.com<br />
|stealing lunches from startups<br />
|-<br />
|leeroy jenkins<br />
|me@car<br />
|I can cut up melons<br />
|-<br />
|pittsburgh<br />
|me@car<br />
|I can cut up melons<br />
|-<br />
|SEGMENTATION FAULT<br />
|save trees<br />
|Contra dancing.<br />
|-<br />
|I'm applying<br />
|cam.gov<br />
|on going problems with birds<br />
|-<br />
|certainly<br />
|elephant<br />
|An excellent year in the Sahara<br />
|}<br />
<br />
===Sixth Panel===<br />
{| class="wikitable sortable plainlinks table-padding"<br />
|-<br />
|At [company], you'll work at a scale you won't find anywhere else<br />
|-<br />
|Explore the depths of expensive and undocumented tools!<br />
|-<br />
|At Apple, we believe in pushing the boundary of perfection.<br />
|-<br />
|At Microsoft, you just need to relax and embrace the machine <!-- no period --><br />
|-<br />
|Yahoo management aren't just suits. We code too!<br />
|-<br />
|At QUALCOMM Incorporated, you'll have the opportinity to work on cutting-edge projects.<br />
|-<br />
|At Amazon, you'll be shaving the most cutting-edge of yaks.<br />
|-<br />
|You get to bid first on any auction, and use other experimental tools!<br />
|}<br />
<br />
===Seventh Panel===<br />
{| class="wikitable sortable plainlinks table-padding"<br />
|-<br />
|[[File:externality-dog1.png]]<br />
|-<br />
|[[File:externality-dog2.png]]<br />
|-<br />
|[[File:externality-dog3.png]]<br />
|-<br />
|[[File:externality-dog4.png]]<br />
|-<br />
|[[File:externality-dog5.png]]<br />
|-<br />
|[[File:externality-dog6.png]]<br />
|-<br />
|[[File:externality-dog7.png]]<br />
|-<br />
|[[File:externality-dog8.png]]<br />
|-<br />
|[[File:externality-dog9.png]]<br />
|-<br />
|[[File:externality-dog10.png]]<br />
|}<br />
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==Title Text==<br />
{{incomplete}}<br />
The title text documents the different sources of data in the comic. The different title texts are:<br />
<br />
:Mouse over words and things to see where they come from. - for most of the comic.<br />
:Mouse over text for bottom panel:<br />
:The dog gains a pound for every $10 donated to the wikmedia foundation via this link. Currently at $15012.49 (note: at 11:38am Eastern)<br />
:Google Inc. is the first NASDAQ-100 company mentioned on the wikipedia page <nowiki>[[Aer_Lingus]]</nowiki> (note: links to [[Wikipedia:Aer Lingus|Aer Lingus]])<br />
:This will be changed if a NASDAQ-100 company is mentioned earlier in the Wikipedia article on <nowiki>[[page]]</nowiki><br />
:This will be changed if a NASDAQ-100 company is mentioned earlier in the Wikipedia article on <nowiki>{{hint: }}</nowiki><br />
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==Transcript==<br />
:[The comic is dynamically generated from multiple sources.]<br />
<br />
:[First panel [[1193: Externalities#First Panel|transcript varies.]]]<br />
<br />
:[Second panel [[1193: Externalities#Second Panel|transcript varies.]]]<br />
<br />
:[Third panel [[1193: Externalities#Third Panel|transcript varies.]]]<br />
:[Ponytail riding on a roomba.]<br />
<br />
:[Fourth panel [[1193: Externalities#Fourth Panel|transcript varies.]]]<br />
:[A group of people waiting outside a door. One of them is holding a large net.]<br />
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:Or [university] graduates, provided any of them manage to fill out the application correctly.<br />
:Name: [random]<br />
:Email: [Third place university]<br />
<br />
:[Sixth panel [[1193: Externalities#Sixth Panel|transcript varies.]]]<br />
:Cueball: What does "make dog" do?<br />
:Off-panel: Experimental dog generator. Don't click on it; the default size isn't set, so-<br />
:'''*click*'''<br />
<br />
:''KZZZT''<br />
:BIP<br />
:Off-screen: Uh-oh.<br />
<br />
:[Last panel's [[1193: Externalities#Seventh Panel|transcript varies.]]]<br />
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{{comic discussion}}<br />
[[Category:Comics featuring Megan]]<br />
[[Category:Comics featuring Ponytail]]<br />
[[Category:Comics featuring Cueball]]<br />
[[Category:Comics featuring Hairy]]<br />
[[Category:Dynamic comics]]</div>Zakatorhttps://www.explainxkcd.com/wiki/index.php?title=132:_Music_Knowledge&diff=25202132: Music Knowledge2013-01-11T14:28:50Z<p>Zakator: Created page with "{{comic | number = 132 | date = 2006-07-24 | title = Music Knowledge | image = music_knowledge.png | titletext = When Guitar Hero 2 comes out I'll have fresh c..."</p>
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<div>{{comic<br />
| number = 132<br />
| date = 2006-07-24<br />
| title = Music Knowledge<br />
| image = music_knowledge.png<br />
| titletext = When Guitar Hero 2 comes out I'll have fresh conversational material for MONTHS.<br />
}}<br />
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==Explanation==<br />
The punchline of this comic is that just by naming bands from the game [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Guitar_Hero Guitar Hero], you can sound pretty knowledgeable about music without actually knowing anything about the bands you are naming. This is further emphasized when the female mentions [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Metallica Metallica], a very famous band that mostly everyone can be assumed to have heard of, and the male has no clue who they are. The woes of incomplete knowledge...<br />
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==Transcript==<br />
:[A female and male figure converse]<br />
:Female: What kind of music do you listen to?<br />
:Male: Oh, a mix of things. Some classic rock like Boston, but then of course Queen and Bowie, Joan Jett...<br />
:Female: Definitely, we need more of those sounds.<br />
:Male: But there&#39;s some great newer stuff too, like Franz Ferdinand, The Donnas, and Audioslave.<br />
:Female: Sometimes they&#39;re a little much for me. I go more for things like The Arcade Fire, sometimes mixing some electronic sounds like Postal Service.<br />
:Male: Oh yeah—have you ever checked out Freezepop?<br />
:Female: Mhm! Synth pop can be fun, but at the same time, I agree that sometimes you just need to blast some Metallica.<br />
:Male: Who?<br />
:Female: ...Metallica.<br />
:Male: Are they new?<br />
:Narrator: I sound pretty knowledgeable about music until people figure out that I&#39;m just naming bands from Guitar Hero.<br />
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{{comic discussion}}<br />
<!-- Include any categories below this line--></div>Zakatorhttps://www.explainxkcd.com/wiki/index.php?title=116:_City&diff=25201116: City2013-01-11T14:22:30Z<p>Zakator: Created page with "{{comic | number = 116 | date = 2006-06-16 | title = City | image = city.jpg | titletext = God, she's such a whore. }} ==Explanation== The poem or description..."</p>
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<div>{{comic<br />
| number = 116<br />
| date = 2006-06-16<br />
| title = City<br />
| image = city.jpg<br />
| titletext = God, she's such a whore.<br />
}}<br />
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==Explanation==<br />
The poem or description alternates between using words that start with C and words that start with S, to achieve an effect resembling allitteration. The gentle, romantic tone of the poem is broken by the last two words, Your Mom. This is an example of a [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Maternal_insult maternal insult] joke, and is phrased accordingly. The title text further emphasises this, implying the mother in question is also promiscuous in addition to having slept with the unnamed author of the poem.<br />
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==Transcript==<br />
:[A picture of various apartment buildings]<br />
:Shadowed city slumber silently. A second-story suite.<br />
:Come craving courtship, selected serendipitously<br />
:Crazed copulations, a salacious storm of continuous coitus.<br />
:Spread, straddled, conquered. <br />
:Countless crashed suitors strewn carelessly.<br />
:Centre, silken sheets sensuously caressing soft skin,<br />
:Contentedly sleeps your mom.<br />
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{{comic discussion}}<br />
<!-- Include any categories below this line--></div>Zakatorhttps://www.explainxkcd.com/wiki/index.php?title=121:_Balloon&diff=25200121: Balloon2013-01-11T14:16:52Z<p>Zakator: Created page with "{{comic | number = 121 | date = 2006-06-28 | title = Balloon | image = balloon.png | titletext = So I'm a bad person. }} ==Explanation== An unidentified narra..."</p>
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<div>{{comic<br />
| number = 121<br />
| date = 2006-06-28<br />
| title = Balloon<br />
| image = balloon.png<br />
| titletext = So I'm a bad person.<br />
}}<br />
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==Explanation==<br />
An unidentified narrator explains how he hoped a kid with a balloon in a restaurant would get caught in a ceiling fan and fly up towards it. This looks like it could cause serious injury to the child, hence the title text of how you're a bad person if this is what you sit in restaurants and imagine. <br />
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==Transcript==<br />
:I watched the scene in the restaurant for a full fifteen minutes hoping this would happen:<br />
:[Figure holding balloon; Balloon gets caught in ceiling fan; Figure holds on and is pulled up]<br />
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{{comic discussion}}<br />
<!-- Include any categories below this line--></div>Zakator