Comic #1280: 2008-10-21

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Description

Panel 1:

• Text: "I DID IT! I GOT HERE FIRST! I GET TO LIVE! TO LIVE!"
• Visual Elements: Several sperm are depicted in a whimsical style, with one sperm character appearing jubilant as it reaches a circular shape that represents an egg.

Panel 2:

• Text: "30 YEARS LATER…"

• Visual Elements: The scene shifts to an office setting, where a man in a suit is speaking to another man in a more casual outfit.

• Dialogue from the first man: "THE EMPLOYEE HANDBOOK SAYS THERE’S NO NEED TO WEAR A TIE ON FRIDAY."
• Dialogue from the second man: "SURE, BUT—"
• Second man's continued dialogue: "DID YOU EVEN READ THE EMPLOYEE HANDBOOK?"

Visual Elements: The office is depicted with a desk, computer, and simple background details, enhancing the everyday workplace scenario.