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==Explanation== | ==Explanation== | ||
− | + | {{incomplete|Incomplete, and explanation was written by someone who doesn't have English as their native language, so it probably has inaccuracies.}} | |
− | + | [[Cueball]]'s laptop has a problem. After just a few types and clicks, [[Megan]] concludes that the laptop is haunted. A similar problem can be seen in [[1084: Server Problem]], where Megan suggests Cueball wait for the Singularity. | |
− | The title text | + | The title text suggests that Megan insists on Cueball revoking possession of his laptop, as she is unsettled by the "ghost"; Cueball simply refuses, expressing in this way an irrational attachment to the spooky machine (or seeing an opportunity to annoy Megan, by making his problem hers). This could also be his attempt at returning the laptop to the store, without any success due to "It has a ghost in it" not being accepted as legitimate reason for needing a replacement. |
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+ | The word "ghost" is also, probably, a reference to the philosophical problem known as {{w|Ghost in the machine}}, which was popularized in modern times through cyberpunk literature and movies, such as {{w|The Matrix}} or {{w|Ghost in the Shell}}. The problem revolves around the question of whether machines are, or could be, conscious and have their own free will. | ||
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+ | Another possible explanation could be that the comic is a play on how non-technical users see computers and technology in general. Often a non-technical person will anthropomorphize a gadget and give it a personality with quirks. In this case, a ghost. When they have problems they often give the device to a slightly more technical person to deal with who may or may not be able to deal with said problems. This may end up confirming (at least in the mind of the non-technical person) the personality of the device. | ||
==Transcript== | ==Transcript== | ||
− | :[Cueball | + | :[Cueball is frustrated at a laptop.] |
− | :Cueball: '' | + | :Cueball: ''ARGH!'' |
:Megan (off-screen): What? | :Megan (off-screen): What? | ||
:Cueball: Why do I always have these inexplicable, impossible-to-diagnose computer problems? | :Cueball: Why do I always have these inexplicable, impossible-to-diagnose computer problems? | ||
− | :[Megan walks | + | :[Megan walks towards Cueball.] |
:Cueball: After six hours of this, I've concluded nothing works or makes sense. I give up on logic. | :Cueball: After six hours of this, I've concluded nothing works or makes sense. I give up on logic. | ||
:Megan: *sigh* Gimme. I'll figure it out. | :Megan: *sigh* Gimme. I'll figure it out. | ||
:Cueball: You won't. | :Cueball: You won't. | ||
− | :[ | + | :[The laptop is now off the desk, and Megan is offscreen again.] |
:''type type'' | :''type type'' | ||
− | :'' | + | :''click'' |
− | + | :? | |
− | :''type type type'' | + | :''type type'' |
− | + | :''type'' | |
+ | :??? | ||
− | :[Megan | + | :[Megan has returned, a closed laptop in hand.] |
:Cueball: How'd it go? | :Cueball: How'd it go? | ||
:Megan: Your computer is literally haunted. | :Megan: Your computer is literally haunted. | ||
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{{comic discussion}} | {{comic discussion}} | ||
+ | [[Category:Comics featuring Megan]] | ||
[[Category:Comics featuring Cueball]] | [[Category:Comics featuring Cueball]] | ||
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[[Category:Computers]] | [[Category:Computers]] | ||
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