Comic #2018: 2010-11-22

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Description

The comic contains two main sections, each with a title and a diagram showing relationships between various concepts. Here’s a detailed description of the text and layout:

Title at the top:
"AS ABOVE, SO BELOW:"

First Section:
Title:
"THE MILITARY-INDUSTRIAL COMPLEX"

Diagram:

• Central node labeled "CONGRESS" (highlighted in yellow)
• Two arrows lead to:
  • "MILITARY" (highlighted in blue) on the left
  • "DEFENSE CONTRACTORS" (highlighted in yellow) on the right
• Arrows connecting "MILITARY" and "DEFENSE CONTRACTORS" suggest interrelation.

Descriptive text below the diagram:
"The existence of a large defense industry increases the likelihood of war, which results in a larger defense industry."

Second Section:
Title:
"THE MASTURBATORY-PORNDUSTRIAL COMPLEX"

Diagram:

• Central node labeled "BRAIN" (highlighted in purple)
• Two arrows lead to:
  • "PENIS" (highlighted in blue) on the left
  • "PORNO COLLECTION" (highlighted in purple) on the right
• Arrows connecting "PENIS" and "PORNO COLLECTION" suggest interrelation.

Descriptive text below the diagram:
"The existence of a large porno collection increases the likelihood of masturbation, which results in a larger porn collection."

This structured layout visually represents the parallels between the two complexes mentioned in each section.