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I'm going to suggest that the hover text is based on a faked misunderstanding of First Amendment law... the President, as part of the government, can't suggest a preference for one erligion over others, including when he's talking to his own children. {{unsigned ip|199.27.128.119}}
 
I'm going to suggest that the hover text is based on a faked misunderstanding of First Amendment law... the President, as part of the government, can't suggest a preference for one erligion over others, including when he's talking to his own children. {{unsigned ip|199.27.128.119}}
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I read the comic a bit differently: supposing the President accidentally pressed "The Button" (started nuclear war), he would appear on television to tell the country about the impending catastrophe. However, once on TV he can't bring himself to tell everyone that he started a nuclear war by mistake, so he opts for something rather lame and exits -- it will all be over soon anyway.[[Special:Contributions/141.101.104.191|141.101.104.191]] 07:53, 17 October 2014 (UTC)

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Do you think this has to do with the Floss joke on Reddit at all? Kllrshrk (talk) 04:11, 17 October 2014 (UTC) Kllrshrk

I don't know about floss joke on reddit, tell me more 103.31.5.112 04:32, 17 October 2014 (UTC)
http://www.reddit.com/r/OutOfTheLoop/comments/2j6pxs/whats_the_joke_with_then_floss/ Cheeselover724 (talk) 04:38, 17 October 2014 (UTC)
Randall knows reddit; this is most likely a reference.Cheeselover724 (talk) 04:34, 17 October 2014 (UTC)

I'm going to suggest that the hover text is based on a faked misunderstanding of First Amendment law... the President, as part of the government, can't suggest a preference for one erligion over others, including when he's talking to his own children. 199.27.128.119 (talk) (please sign your comments with ~~~~)

I read the comic a bit differently: supposing the President accidentally pressed "The Button" (started nuclear war), he would appear on television to tell the country about the impending catastrophe. However, once on TV he can't bring himself to tell everyone that he started a nuclear war by mistake, so he opts for something rather lame and exits -- it will all be over soon anyway.141.101.104.191 07:53, 17 October 2014 (UTC)