Comic #3345: 2014-07-15
Description
Comic Description:
Panel 1:
- A person driving is pictured with a concerned expression.
- In the text bubble, they send a message saying: "MESSAGE TO SALLY: RUNNING LATE. AM EN ROUTE."
Panel 2:
- Close-up of the phone screen displaying the message: "MESSAGE TO: SALLY 'Running late. Am on route.'"
Panel 3:
- The driver appears distressed, exclaiming: "DAMMIT! IT'S EN ROUTE, NOT ON ROUTE. AAH! DO I MANUALLY FIX IT WHILE DRIVING OR DO I JUST LET IT GO? DO I INCREASE MY RISK OF DEATH OR DO I LOOK UNAWARE THAT THE PHRASE IS OF FRENCH ORIGIN? AAH! AAH! WHAT DO I DO?"
Panel 4:
- A headline reads: "NEWZNET ERRATIC DRIVER CAUSES DOZENS OF FATALITIES."
- Below the headline, it states: "WAS SEEN TEXTING ON ROUTE."
- The image shows a red truck in the background.
Note: The dialogue conveys the character's stress about a language mistake while driving, leading to a humorous but serious comment on texting and driving.