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It's worth noting that every 17th word in the comic is "bzzzzzzz", implying that every word spoken takes one second. The caption also includes 17 words (if "17" is one word). | It's worth noting that every 17th word in the comic is "bzzzzzzz", implying that every word spoken takes one second. The caption also includes 17 words (if "17" is one word). | ||
β | The title text is a pun on "{{w| | + | The title text is a pun on "{{w|cicadian rhythm}}." In particular, it might resemble something said to someone getting adjusted to a new sleep schedule. But here it is the 17 seconds interruption, not a time zone shift, that has to be adjusted for. |
This entire comic seems to only have been a lead-up to the "cicadian rhythm" punchline. This is an interesting suggestion since [[Randall]] has mentioned in an interview that he makes up the title text after completing the comic.{{Actual citation needed}} Seems like he made an exception here; unless he didn't. | This entire comic seems to only have been a lead-up to the "cicadian rhythm" punchline. This is an interesting suggestion since [[Randall]] has mentioned in an interview that he makes up the title text after completing the comic.{{Actual citation needed}} Seems like he made an exception here; unless he didn't. |