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==Explanation== | ==Explanation== | ||
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− | This comic was published six days prior to the {{w|United States elections, 2018 | + | This comic was published six days prior to the {{w|United States elections, 2018}}, also called {{w|United States midterm election|midterm elections}} because they happen in the middle of two presidential elections two years before and after. By this time the [[xkcd]] header still provided a link to [https://www.vote.org/ vote.org] for helping US citizens about essential issues to register or finding their voting places. |
− | In the United States, " | + | In the United States of America, "Ballot selfies" refers to the practice of taking a picture of oneself with a completed ballot. These have been declared illegal in many states as the proof that someone has voted a certain way can enable the buying or violent coercion of votes. |
− | + | As [[Ponytail]] is aware of this law, she believes she has identified a solution wherein she will make an {{w|oil painting}} of her voting rather than a {{w|photograph}}. A painting being more of an artistic endeavor that doesn't have to faithfully record all aspects of the image, it may well be valid both on grounds of {{w|freedom of speech}} as well as not being a verbatim record of her vote. Of course, this may lead to additional problems. If she intends to paint the portrait herself, of herself (i.e. a {{w|self-portrait}}) casting her vote, it would be very difficult and time consuming to attempt to do that, especially without a mirror, which she apparently doesn't have with her and which is generally not standard issue in voting booths. She could also try to recruit someone else to do the painting, not knowing the level of their artistic talent, however usually only the person casting the vote is allowed in the booth, and is expected to close the curtain or otherwise ensure no outside person, like the painter, can view the vote casting act. | |
− | + | Whilst [[Hairbun]] and [[White Hat]] are unremarkably standing in line, [[Megan]] can be seen using a mobile phone - potentially checking for optimal Selfie Filters. | |
− | + | In many US states, significant changes to state law are made through referenda. The title text refers to the legality of taking a Ballot selfie whilst voting against the law against Ballot Selfies. | |
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==Transcript== | ==Transcript== | ||
− | :[Megan, Ponytail, Cueball, White Hat, and Hairbun are standing in a line with Hairbun in front. All are facing forward to the right except Cueball, who is looking to his left at Ponytail. Megan holds a phone in her hand while Ponytail carries an easel under her left arm and a paintbrush in her right hand.] | + | {{incomplete transcript|Do NOT delete this tag too soon.}} |
+ | :[From left to right Megan, Ponytail, Cueball, White Hat, and Hairbun are standing in a line with Hairbun in front. All are facing forward to the right except Cueball, who is looking to his left at Ponytail. Megan holds a phone in her hand while Ponytail carries an easel under her left arm and a paintbrush in her right hand.] | ||
:Ponytail: Ballot selfies are illegal in this state, so to immortalize my vote I'm doing an oil painting in the voting booth. | :Ponytail: Ballot selfies are illegal in this state, so to immortalize my vote I'm doing an oil painting in the voting booth. | ||
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[[Category:Comics featuring Hairbun]] | [[Category:Comics featuring Hairbun]] | ||
[[Category:Politics]] | [[Category:Politics]] | ||
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