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==Explanation== | ==Explanation== | ||
− | [[Megan]] is attempting to stay a weekend at home without the | + | [[Megan]] is attempting to stay a weekend at home without the Internet, but [[Cueball]] doubts she can do it. She turns off her computer and stands up triumphantly, only to log back on and tell Cueball that it's not half bad, violating her original attempt as she clearly used a computer to send the message to Cueball. |
− | + | The title text elaborates on Megan's addiction, saying that when she turns off all of the machines in the room, it results in an "empty-room hum". This is a high pitched buzzing noise, which [http://wiki.answers.com/Q/What_is_the_high_pitched_humming_sound_often_heard_in_an_otherwise_empty_and_silent_room it is suggested] results from the brain increasing its sensitivity to noises. This is a fairly normal experience, but the "whispers" mentioned may be slightly more sinister, as this is often frequently associated as a sign of {{w|schizophrenia}}. See also [[1590: The Source]]. | |
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− | The title text elaborates on Megan's addiction, saying that when she turns off all of the machines in the room, it results in an "empty-room hum". This is a high pitched buzzing noise, which [http://wiki.answers.com/Q/What_is_the_high_pitched_humming_sound_often_heard_in_an_otherwise_empty_and_silent_room it is suggested] results from the brain increasing its sensitivity to noises. This is a fairly normal experience, but the " | ||
==Transcript== | ==Transcript== | ||
− | :[Close up of Cueball typing at his computer | + | :[Close up of Cueball typing at his computer.] |
:Megan (through the computer): Constant novelty saps my initiative. I'm gonna try to spend a weekend at home without internet. | :Megan (through the computer): Constant novelty saps my initiative. I'm gonna try to spend a weekend at home without internet. | ||
:Cueball (writing): I give you an hour. | :Cueball (writing): I give you an hour. | ||
− | :[Megan | + | :[Megan stands up, turns off the computer in front of her, her office chair rolled back behind her.] |
:Click | :Click | ||
− | :[Megan stands in front of the computer arms in her sides. Beat panel.] | + | :[Megan stands proudly in front of the computer arms in her sides. Beat panel.] |
− | :[Zoom out with Cueball sitting in his office | + | :[Zoom out with Cueball sitting in his office char typing on the computer.] |
:Megan (through the computer): So far, it's not actually too bad! | :Megan (through the computer): So far, it's not actually too bad! | ||
:Cueball (writing): Ahem? | :Cueball (writing): Ahem? |