Comic #2004: 2010-11-08
Description
Here’s a detailed description of the comic panels, including the text:
Panel 1:
- Image: A man with curly hair speaks to a woman. The man looks amicable but slightly uncomfortable. The woman appears thoughtful.
- Text: "I think we're incompatible, but in the short term I'd rather not have an awkward breakup conversation."
Panel 2:
- Image: A different man, holding a fork, speaks to a woman in a setting that resembles an office. The man looks frustrated, while the woman appears indifferent.
- Text: "I hate working for you, but in the short term, I'd like to afford a bigger TV."
Panel 3:
- Image: A man with glasses and a button-up shirt speaks to another man, who holds a stack of bacon on a plate. The man with glasses looks resigned.
- Text: "I know you're killing me, but in the short term, I'd like to eat four pounds of bacon."
Panel 4:
- Image: A man stands in front of a bathroom mirror, contemplating. He has a worried expression and is slightly balding.
- Text: "I'd like to recognize that the long term is made up of the short term, but that would require some mental restructuring."
Panel 5:
- Image: The same man from the previous panel speaks to an older man sitting in a chair. A woman stands next to the older man, looking curious.
- Text: "Do you have any words for posterity?"
Panel 6:
- Image: A graveyard scene showing a tombstone with an inscription. The tombstone is in the foreground with other tombstones in the background.
- Text on tombstone: "HERE LIES STEVE 'I'LL GET AROUND TO IT'"
The comic humorously addresses themes of procrastination and the contrast between short-term desires and long-term perspectives.