Comic #1915: 2010-08-09

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Description

The comic consists of two sections: a top mathematical explanation and a bottom dialogue scene.

Top Section:

• There are various shapes with points and lines, labeled as follows:
  • n = 1
  • n = 2
  • n = 3
  • n = 4
  • n = 5
  • n = 6
• A legend explains:
  • n = number of women in a group
  • d = difficulty of approaching one
  • dₗ = n * (n - 1) / 2

Bottom Section (Dialogue):

• A character with red, curly hair is saying:
  • "SO YOU SEE IT’D BE ILL-ADVISED TO—"
• The other character replies in a speech bubble:
  • "JUST TALK TO HER!"
• The first character then adds:
  • "SHE’S IN A TRISKAIKAIDEGON!"

Scene:

• The background shows a gathering of people, some women with various hairstyles, engaged in conversation. One character is sitting at a table with papers and writing utensils. The expressions convey humor and social anxiety.