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==Explanation== | ==Explanation== | ||
− | This comic approaches how {{w|Social | + | This comic approaches how {{w|Social Networks}} have changed the ways of human interaction. With everyone placing their personal interests on their {{w|Facebook}} profile pages, it has become fairly easy to gather a lot of information about people. In the comic, Megan uses this information to her advantage: She ascertained Cueball's musical preferences beforehand in order to create the illusion of their sharing mutual interests. Cueball is led to believe that she is {{w|soulmate|like-minded}}, thus making it easier for Megan to persuade him into having sex with her. Here the comic takes at the fact that many people use Facebook as a hunting ground for sexual contacts. |
− | Apparently, | + | Apparently, Cueball did not only mention her favorite bands in her profile, but also her preferred {{w|sex position}}. This can be read as a sideswipe at what intimate details some people are willing to share on the internet. (Although mentioning sexual preferences is hyperbolic here.) |
− | + | Cueball's taste in both fields can be regarded as outside the mainstream. ''{{w|Regina Spektor}}'' and ''{{w|The Polyphonic Spree}}'' are representatives of the {{w|Indie Pop}} genre. The [http://www.menshealth.com/sex-position-playbook/wheelbarrow-standing ''Wheelbarrow''] features the man standing behind the woman and holding her legs, while she props up in a wheelbarrow-like position. The retrograde variant has the woman facing upwards. Unusual sex positions are also mentioned in comics [[414]] and [[487]]. | |
− | The title text suggests that | + | The title text suggests that Megan did not stop at reading Cueball's interests on her Facebook profile, but also obtained his phone number and placed it in her phone. It is implied that some of the "mildly sleazy" uses of Facebook can border on the verge of {{w|stalking}}. When Cueball discovers the number, she may realise this and stay clear of Megan... |
==Transcript== | ==Transcript== | ||
− | : | + | :Mildy sleazy uses of Facebook, part 14: |
:Looking up someone's profile before introducing yourself so you know which of your favorite bands to mention | :Looking up someone's profile before introducing yourself so you know which of your favorite bands to mention | ||
:Cueball: Favorite bands? Hmm... | :Cueball: Favorite bands? Hmm... | ||
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{{comic discussion}} | {{comic discussion}} | ||
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[[Category:Comics featuring Megan]] | [[Category:Comics featuring Megan]] | ||
[[Category:Comics featuring Cueball]] | [[Category:Comics featuring Cueball]] | ||
[[Category:Sex]] | [[Category:Sex]] | ||
[[Category:Social networking]] | [[Category:Social networking]] | ||
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