Comic #288: 2005-10-29

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Description

Comic Description:

Panel 1: A character, Dr. Ericson, is depicted with a shovel. He is speaking, saying:
"HEY, I DON'T CARE WHAT ANYONE SAYS. I’M DOING THIS BECAUSE I REALLY DO BELIEVE CHILDREN ARE THE FUTURE."

Panel 2: Dr. Ericson appears to flash a soft, avuncular smile as he is shown shoveling a three-year-old into the time machine's reactor core.

Text Below Panel:
"Who knows, maybe someday it would work."

Visual Elements:

• Dr. Ericson is illustrated as an older man with round glasses and a patterned bow tie, showing an enthusiastic expression.
• The scene includes a purple background with a hint of a night sky and a moon.
• The shovel is prominent in his hand, emphasizing his action of shoveling.

This comic blends humor with a darkly absurd concept about time travel and the value placed on children, using exaggerated expressions to convey the lightheartedness of the context.