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==Explanation== | ==Explanation== | ||
− | + | Many people are upset about airport security policies that mandate the use of {{w|backscatter X-ray}} machines, since the machines can create an image of the subject naked. [[Black Hat]] is giving men a means to thumb their noses (so to speak) at the system by forcing the security guard to see them with erections. And judging by the security guard's thought bubble, he indeed is not looking forward to seeing all these erections. Erections. | |
− | + | The fact that Black Hat is charging money for Viagra instead of giving it out for free suggests that his motive is financial rather than vengeful: he has identified a source of {{w|Induced demand|latent demand}} and is exploiting it. | |
− | + | The person speaking in the title text doesn't need an erectile dysfunction pill to achieve erection in this situation because he is aroused by the physics principles which make this technology possible, or possibly by the technology itself. | |
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==Transcript== | ==Transcript== | ||
− | :[There is an airport security checkpoint where a queue of ten passengers is waiting to go through a backscatter x-ray scanner. Near the back of the line, Black Hat is standing next to a stand | + | :[There is an airport security checkpoint where a queue of ten passengers is waiting to go through a backscatter x-ray scanner. Near the back of the line, Black Hat is standing next to a stand which says "Viagra $20". One passenger next to him is drinking a glass of water; another is contemplating the sign.] |
:Security Guard (thinking): Oh god. | :Security Guard (thinking): Oh god. | ||
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[[Category:Comics featuring Cueball]] | [[Category:Comics featuring Cueball]] | ||
[[Category:Comics featuring Megan]] | [[Category:Comics featuring Megan]] | ||
+ | [[Category:Comics featuring Ponytail]] | ||
[[Category:Comics featuring Black Hat]] | [[Category:Comics featuring Black Hat]] | ||
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[[Category:Physics]] | [[Category:Physics]] | ||
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