Comic #1472: 2009-05-13

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Description

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Panel 1:

• Title: MYTH
• Text: "DNA is the most beautiful thing in nature. Simple and elegant, it contains all the wonder of the cosmos in its perfect twists and turns."
• Visual: A character stands at a podium, presumably giving a lecture. The character wears a green shirt and has glasses.

Panel 2:

• Title: REALITY
• Text:
  • "Attracted to first cousin"
  • "Draws penises on subway walls"
  • "Pretends he's a fireman when peeing"
• Visual: A depiction of a DNA double helix structure. Icons or illustrations accompany some of the statements, emphasizing a humorous contrast between the idealized view of DNA and the more absurd reality.

The comic juxtaposes a poetic view of DNA with a humorous take on reality, highlighting the stark difference in a light-hearted manner.