Comic #2129: 2011-03-13

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Description

Here’s a detailed transcription of the comic:

1. Panel 1
   Text: "OH NO. THAT OLD LADY DROPPED HER PURSE IN THE AMBIGUOUS ZONE!"
   Visual: A worried man with short hair and a suit, thinking as he looks at an old lady in a dress, standing near her dropped purse.

2. Panel 2
   Text: "IF I HELP HER, I HAVE TO WALK AT HER QUICKLY FOR TEN FEET, AND RISK LOOKING LIKE A MUGGER."
   Visual: The man is still thinking, showing a concerned expression.

3. Panel 3
   Text: "BUT IF I DON'T HELP AND SOMEONE NEAR ME DOES, I'M A JERK."
   Visual: The man's expression becomes more anxious.

4. Panel 4
   Text: "AAH! THE PRESSURE IS TOO HIGH!! AAAH! AAAH!"
   Visual: Close-up of the man's distressed face as he starts to sweat.

5. Panel 5
   Text: "OH THANK GOD. SHE GOT IT HERSELF WITHOUT ME MAKING ANYBODY UNCOMFORTABLE."
   Visual: The man looks relieved as he sees the old lady picking up her purse.

6. Panel 6
   Text: "STAY CALM, MAVIS. HE'S PROBABLY HARMLESS."
   Visual: The old lady is looking calmly at the man, who is nervously adjusting his suit in the foreground.

This comic explores the themes of social anxiety and the internal conflict of wanting to help while fearing misinterpretation.