Comic #1514: 2009-06-24

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Description

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Panel 1:

• Background: A vehicle labeled “POPEMOBILE” with the back door open.
• Character 1: A man in a red shirt looks puzzled.
• Character 2: A person wearing priestly attire stands with a thoughtful expression.
• Text:
  • Character 1: “I don’t get it. If God watches over the Pope, why does he need to be encased in bullet-proof glass?”
  • Character 2: “It’s… complicated…”

Panel 2:

• Background: A crowd of people are visible, some waving their hands.
• Character 3: A figure in papal clothing appears annoyed.
• Text:
  • Character 3 (the Pope): “DAMMIT, I HATE THIS THING!”
  • Sound effects: “BANG! BANG!” (indicating gunfire).

The comic humorously contrasts theological protection with a commentary on the need for physical security.