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| title = Turn Signals | | title = Turn Signals | ||
| image = turn_signals.png | | image = turn_signals.png | ||
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| titletext = I'm not very good at meeting people. | | titletext = I'm not very good at meeting people. | ||
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==Explanation== | ==Explanation== | ||
− | {{w|Turn signals}} are designed to flash between 60 and 120 times per minute. Most turn signals are driven by an {{w|electromechanical}} device. Due to manufacturing tolerances, battery state of charge, ambient temperature, and various other factors, two different turn signals rarely flash at the same rate, even among cars of the same make and model. Having two cars with turn signals flashing at the same rate would be a rare event. | + | {{w|Automotive lighting#Turn signals|Turn Signals}} are designed to flash between 60 and 120 times per minute. Most turn signals are driven by an {{w|electromechanical}} device. Due to manufacturing tolerances, battery state of charge, ambient temperature, and various other factors, two different turn signals rarely flash at the same rate, even among cars of the same make and model. Having two cars with turn signals flashing at the same rate would be a rare event. |
− | [[Cueball]] notices this event, and expresses his excitement to the driver of the other car, despite being stopped at an intersection. The other driver is confused by this. Turn signal frequency is something that most people don't take notice of. | + | [[Cueball]] notices this event, and expresses his excitement to the driver of the other car, despite being stopped at an intersection. The other driver is confused by this. Turn signal frequency is something that most people don't take notice of. Cueball however takes it as an opportunity to strike up a conversation, and make a new friend. The title text refers to the fact that this is probably not a good strategy for making friends. |
− | + | Cueball's obviously been [[277|stuck at this light]] for too long. | |
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==Transcript== | ==Transcript== | ||
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{{comic discussion}} | {{comic discussion}} | ||
[[Category:Comics featuring Cueball]] | [[Category:Comics featuring Cueball]] | ||
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[[Category:Comics with color]] | [[Category:Comics with color]] | ||
[[Category:Traffic light]] | [[Category:Traffic light]] | ||
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