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− | Nomenclature can be defined as the devising or choosing of names for things. Here [[Randall]] connects three pop culture references that each contain one or more instances of ambiguous nomenclature based on pronouns: the "{{w|Who's on First?}}" skit, the "{{w|Doctor Who}}" television series, and | + | Nomenclature can be defined as the devising or choosing of names for things. Here [[Randall]] connects three pop culture references that each contain one or more instances of ambiguous nomenclature based on pronouns: the "{{w|Who's on First?}}" skit, the "{{w|Doctor Who}}" television series, and the novel "{{w|A Wrinkle in Time}}" by Madeleine L'Engle. |
− | The comic references the famous "{{w|Who's on First?}}" skit by the American comedy duo {{w|Abbott and Costello}} in the 1930s. This [http://youtu.be/airT-m9LcoY video] is one of the original performances. Costello is the shorter character, with a round brimmed hat and baseball bat, while Abbott is taller and wearing a baseball cap. This reflects the [ | + | The comic references the famous "{{w|Who's on First?}}" skit by the American comedy duo {{w|Abbott and Costello}} in the 1930s. This [http://youtu.be/airT-m9LcoY video] is one of the original performances. Costello is the shorter character, with a round brimmed hat and baseball bat, while Abbott is taller and wearing a baseball cap. This reflects the [http://www.ramsheadgroup.com/files/2013/04/abbott-and-costello-whos-on-first.jpg most common image] associated with the skit. In the routine, Costello is confused by the nicknames the {{w|Baseball|ball}} players go by. The man playing first base goes by the name "Who", the man on second base goes by "What", and the one on third calls himself "I Don't Know". Costello asks "Who's on first?", inquiring the name of the first-baseman, and Abbott replies "that's right", affirming that the first-baseman's name is Who. Both parties become confused within a matter of seconds. |
− | {{w|Doctor (Doctor Who)|The Doctor}} from the long-running British television series ''Doctor Who'' is often referred to as "Doctor Who" by people who [http://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/Main/IAmNotShazam think the series' name and | + | {{w|Doctor (Doctor Who)|The Doctor}} from the long-running British television series ''{{w|Doctor Who}}'' is often referred to as "Doctor Who" by people who [http://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/Main/IAmNotShazam think the series' name and his name are the same] (although it should be noted that the name "Doctor Who" is not entirely incorrect, the character [https://encrypted-tbn1.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcSipAqHqoHH-Ma04kMV_d0rmCVD7p6co_iItlcmSXfOqt6BiCmGDQ was referred to as such in the end credits for several seasons]). In-universe, he often introduces himself as "The Doctor" which elicits the response "[http://tardis.wikia.com/wiki/The_%22Doctor_Who%3F%22_running_joke Doctor who?]". His response to this question is "Just 'The Doctor'". [[Megan]] (or according to the transcript inside the comic, Mrs. Whatsit), appears to have interrupted the "Who's on First?" skit to make this point: The Doctor is on first. |
− | The title text references the Madeleine L'Engle novel {{w | + | The title text references the Madeleine L'Engle novel ''{{w|A Wrinkle in Time}}'', which has characters with similarly ambiguous names. The book's {{w|A Wrinkle in Time#Mrs Whatsit|Mrs. Whatsit}} appears to be on second base. "Aunt Beast" is a minor character in the novel from the planet of Ixchel. |
+ | And they are playing a real baseball game. "Aunt Beast" is the batter and hits the ball in the air towards second base while "Mrs. Whatsit" (presumably playing second base, in place of What) is being encouraged to dive to catch the ball before it hits the ground, to get the batter out. | ||
==Transcript== | ==Transcript== | ||
− | :[Mrs. Whatsit | + | :[Mrs. Whatsit is talking to Abbott and Costello.] |
− | :Mrs. Whatsit: You | + | :Mrs. Whatsit: You're both confused. |
− | :Mrs. Whatsit: He | + | :Mrs. Whatsit: He's just "The Doctor". |
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{{comic discussion}} | {{comic discussion}} | ||
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[[Category:Comics featuring Megan]] | [[Category:Comics featuring Megan]] | ||
[[Category:Comics featuring real people]] | [[Category:Comics featuring real people]] | ||
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[[Category:Doctor Who]] | [[Category:Doctor Who]] | ||
[[Category:Baseball]] | [[Category:Baseball]] |