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==Explanation==
 
==Explanation==
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The {{w|Hippocratic Oath}} is an "oath" of ethics taken by medical professionals, which includes the phrase "do no harm". [[Technically]], the exact phrase "first, do no harm" is not in the oath, but this meaning is implied.
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{{incomplete|Created by a HUMAN UNDER OATH.}}
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The {{w|Hippocratic Oath}} is an "oath" of ethics taken by medical professionals, which includes the phrase "do no harm". Technically speaking, the exact phrase "first, do no harm" is not in the oath, but this meaning is implied.
  
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The full Hippocratic Oath can be seen at {{w|Hippocratic Oath#Modern versions and relevance|the Wikipedia article}}.
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Randall takes other words that sound similar to "hippocratic" and creates "oaths" for them.
  
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Randall takes other words that sound similar to "Hippocratic" and creates "oaths" for them.
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# The word hyperbaric means "of or involving a gas at a pressure greater than normal", so thus a "hyperbaric oath" would indeed involve getting used to (acclimating) to a different pressure.
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# Holographic refers to produced using holograms, which often involve shimmering images.
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* {{wiktionary|Hyperbaric}} means "of, relating to, or utilizing greater than normal pressure", so thus a "hyperbaric oath" would indeed involve getting used to (acclimating to) a different pressure.
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# Histrionics is "exaggerated dramatic behavior designed to attract attention."
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* Holographic refers to "holographic" projections as seen in media such as ''{{w|Star Wars}}'', in which the image typically shimmers. Not to be confused with actual {{w|holograms}}.
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# {{w|Hydroelectricity}} is producing energy using water power, typically using {{w|turbine}}s.
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* {{wiktionary|Histrionics}} is "exaggerated, overemotional behaviour, especially when calculated to elicit a response".
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# A {{w|hippodrome}} is a circular arena that was historically used for racing chariots.
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* {{w|Hydroelectricity}} is producing energy using water power, typically using {{w|turbine|turbines}}.
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# {{w|Hypnagogia}} is "the state immediately before falling asleep". The phenomenon of jolting awake just as one is about to fall asleep is sometimes referred to as a hypnagogic jerk.
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* A {{w|hippodrome}} is an arena that was historically used for chariot racing and horse racing.
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# A hypergolic substance is one which ignites spontaneously when coming into contact with another substance.
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* {{w|Hypnagogia}} is "the state immediately before falling asleep". The phenomenon of jolting awake just as one is about to fall asleep is sometimes referred to as a hypnagogic jerk.
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# (title text) {{w|Hermeneutics}} is the "study" of interpreting texts, thus the "Hermeneutic Oath" could have several interpretations as to its meaning.
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* A {{w|hypergolic propellant}} is a type of rocket propellant which doesn't need a spark to ignite, and spontaneously combusts when mixing the parts together. Normal rocket propellant, such as RP-1 and liquid oxygen, requires some sort of initial spark to start the reaction.
 
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* (title text) {{w|Hermeneutics}} is the study of interpreting texts, thus the "Hermeneutic Oath" could have several interpretations as to its meaning.
 
  
 
==Transcript==
 
==Transcript==
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:[There are multiple panels showing different characters, with the name of an oath above them and "First," followed by some principle related to the oath below them. They are all something that is related to the oath.]
 
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:Hippocratic oath
 
:Hippocratic oath
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:[Ponytail is wearing a lab coat, giving the Hippocratic oath.]
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:[Ponytail is wearing a lab coat, giving the hippocratic oath.]
 
:First, do no harm
 
:First, do no harm
  
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:Hypnagogic oath
 
:Hypnagogic oath
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:[Cueball is in bed, and has sat up quickly in shock.]
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:[Cueball is in bed, and has just jolted awake.]
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:First, jolt awake just as you're drifting off
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:First, jolt awake as you're drifting off
  
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:Hypergolic oath
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:Hypergolic oat
 
:[Cueball is standing while on fire.]
 
:[Cueball is standing while on fire.]
 
:First, burst into flame
 
:First, burst into flame

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