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==Explanation== | ==Explanation== | ||
− | + | Straightforward comic playing on [[Megan]]'s contradictory stance on [[Cueball]]'s historical {{w|trebuchet}} project and her own {{w|Automatic target recognition|auto-targeting}} kilowatt {{w|laser}}. | |
− | She explains her stance with the fact that her invention | + | She explains her stance with the fact that her invention help keep the squirrels off the {{w|Bird feeder|feeder}}. That it actually works is backed up by the fact that we hear a squirrel squeaking as it getz zapped by the very powerful laser. But getting hold of such a laser and programming the auto-targeting so it only zaps squirrels and not the birds is a very complicated process - and there are probably many other ways to keep the squirrels off the feeder. So Megan is of course no better than Cueball here. |
− | The title text refers to {{w|egging}}, throwing eggs at houses, other objects, or even people. While this is illegal it's still a famous form of protest | + | The title text refers to {{w|egging}}, throwing eggs at houses, other objects, or even people. While this is illegal it's still a famous form of protest. |
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Trebuchets are referred to in later comics: [[1160: Drop Those Pounds]] and [[1190: Time]]. They are also mentioned in the title text of [[1378: Turbine]]. | Trebuchets are referred to in later comics: [[1160: Drop Those Pounds]] and [[1190: Time]]. They are also mentioned in the title text of [[1378: Turbine]]. | ||
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==Transcript== | ==Transcript== | ||
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:Megan: Mm. | :Megan: Mm. | ||
:Cueball: The range should be over 150 meters. | :Cueball: The range should be over 150 meters. | ||
− | + | :Megan: Look - I'm sure it's a cool project. | |
− | + | :[Picture of a trebuchet.] | |
− | :Megan: Look | + | :Megan: But eventually you'll need to outgrow these toys, and focus your energy on something practical. This mad science is getting out of hand. |
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− | :Megan: But eventually you'll need to outgrow these toys, and focus your energy on something practical. | ||
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:Cueball: Says the girl who mounted an auto-targeting kilowatt laser on the roof. | :Cueball: Says the girl who mounted an auto-targeting kilowatt laser on the roof. | ||
:Megan: That's practical! It keeps the squirrels off the feeder! | :Megan: That's practical! It keeps the squirrels off the feeder! | ||
:[From off-frame.] | :[From off-frame.] | ||
− | + | :''GZZZZZAPP'' | |
− | + | :''Squeak!'' | |
{{comic discussion}} | {{comic discussion}} | ||
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[[Category:Comics featuring Megan]] | [[Category:Comics featuring Megan]] | ||
[[Category:Trebuchet]] | [[Category:Trebuchet]] | ||
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