Comic #1523: 2009-07-03

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Description

Comic Description:

Panel 1:

• Background: A medieval castle interior with a wooden stage or platform.
• Characters:
  • A bearded king wearing a crown and a royal robe, looking frustrated.
  • Another character, possibly a scientist, dressed in period attire, gestures emphatically.
• Text:
  • King (frustrated): "YOU… YOU THINK WE DO THIS FOR FUN?! I'M TRYING TO COLLIDE PARTICLES FAST ENOUGH TO FIND THE HIGGS BOSON. MY GOD, MAN. WHAT KIND OF IDIOTS DO YOU THINK WE ARE?"

Panel 2:

• Background: A medieval castle scene; a wall is visible with a sconce or torch.
• Characters:
  • A character in medieval clothing is startled.
  • A suit of armor stands near a wall.
• Text:
  • Character: "DID ANYONE SEE A BOSON?! LOOK HARD, PEOPLE!"
  • Another character: "AAH!" (in a surprised or scared expression).