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==Explanation== | ==Explanation== | ||
− | [[White Hat]], [[Megan]], [[Cueball]] and [[Ponytail]] | + | {{incomplete|Created by a HEADLINE-GENERATING MARKOV CHAIN - Please change this comment when editing this page. Do NOT delete this tag too soon.}} |
+ | [[White Hat]], [[Megan]], [[Cueball]] and [[Ponytail]] seems to be planning a party. Megan mentions that the party was planned to be at [[Rob|Rob's]] place, but that this might not be a good idea, since he has cats, and some of the participants in the party are allergic to cats. This is a valid reason{{fact}}. Seems likely that Megan is one of those that are allergic. Usually Rob is drawn as Cueball, but it is not necessarily Rob that is present, it could just be a discussion among some of the friends that are supposed to come to the party. | ||
− | Cueball then replies to this in news | + | Cueball then replies to this in the style of news commentaries, strange enough to prompt Megan to ask him to stop. He continues though, although the gist of his second line is that he will stop speaking that way. |
That this is indeed the case and what he is actually trying to do is explained in the comics caption. It states that Cueball's project was to speak in weird headline words. And that the project did not last for long. | That this is indeed the case and what he is actually trying to do is explained in the comics caption. It states that Cueball's project was to speak in weird headline words. And that the project did not last for long. | ||
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;Wow, major snub for widely-touted top spot as lavish gala bid nixed. | ;Wow, major snub for widely-touted top spot as lavish gala bid nixed. | ||
According to the list of words: "snub" means to reject; "tout" can mean to suggest something, for approval; here, a "bid" means an attempt; and "nix" also means to put to an end/not allow to happen. The "top spot" is a venue which has status and popularity, while a "lavish gala" is an expensive/impressive festive celebration, in this case being a party. | According to the list of words: "snub" means to reject; "tout" can mean to suggest something, for approval; here, a "bid" means an attempt; and "nix" also means to put to an end/not allow to happen. The "top spot" is a venue which has status and popularity, while a "lavish gala" is an expensive/impressive festive celebration, in this case being a party. | ||
− | + | Literally it could be translated to: | |
− | + | :"This is a big surprise. We have had a significant rejection of the most suggested and popular venue." | |
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− | :"This is a big surprise. We have had a significant rejection | ||
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;Ill-advised scheme mulled as tension mounts amid growing backlash. | ;Ill-advised scheme mulled as tension mounts amid growing backlash. | ||
− | + | Through the same process, this could be translated to | |
− | + | :"This idea wasn't well thought-out; your reactions are making me uneasy and I can tell that you won't tolerate this much longer." | |
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− | :"This idea wasn't well thought-out | ||
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− | ;Roundly-condemned headlinese initiative shuttered indefinitely. | + | ;Roundly-condemned headlinese initiative shuttered indefinitely. |
− | + | :"Because of multiple complaints, the attempt to speak only in this way will cease and there are currently no plans to resume the experiment at a later date." | |
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==Transcript== | ==Transcript== |