Comic #1784: 2010-03-23

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Panel 1: The scene depicts a lush, green landscape with hills in the background. In the foreground, there’s a bush that partially obscures a man with a beard and long hair. He appears to be looking towards a table with a sign that reads, “Free Rubik's Cubes!” There are two Rubik's cubes on the table.

Panel 2: The same man is now sitting on the ground, apparently naked. He has a bewildered expression on his face, and he is surrounded by greenery. He is reaching forward toward the cubes but remains covered by foliage in a natural setting.

Panel 3: The man holds one of the Rubik's cubes in his hand and looks frustrated or distressed. His eyes are wide, and his mouth is open in a grimace. He is seated, and there’s a small sign nearby that might be the same as in the first panel.

Panel 4: In this panel, the scene shifts to an indoor setting where two characters are talking. One character, a man with a blonde beard and casual clothing, gestures with his hands as he speaks to a woman with short hair wearing glasses. The woman appears attentive. The text reads: “HOW DOES YOUR DEPARTMENT FIND SO MANY FIRST RATE MATHEMATICIANS?” The woman replies with a single word: “WELL…”

The comic uses humor to play on both mathematical skill and social commentary about appearance and perception.