Comic #3527: 2015-01-12
Description
Here's a detailed description of the comic:
Panel 1:
- A woman with long black hair is speaking to a man who has short hair and is wearing a suit. The woman says: "WE HAD A GREAT IDEA FOR INSURANCE FRAUD. THERE'S ALL THIS STUFF PEOPLE ARE AFRAID OF THAT ISN'T ACTUALLY REAL! WE CAN INSURE PEOPLE AGAINST IT, BUT REQUIRE EMPIRICAL PROOF BEFORE PAYING OUT."
Panel 2:
- The same woman continues, holding a phone. She states: "BUSINESS WAS GOOD. WE CAN INSURE YOUR HOUSE AGAINST ghost-related damage. HALF OFF ON WEREWOLF INSURANCE IF YOU BUY NOW."
Panel 3:
- The woman is again talking, with a hand raised in a gesture. There's a caption: "WE EXPANDED INTO PSEUDOSCIENCE. IF THE FACT THAT YOU’RE A CAPRICORN RESULTS IN YOU DAMAGING YOUR CAR, YOU MERELY HAVE TO PROVE IT TO US, AND WE WILL PAY OUT."
Panel 4:
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A judge with glasses and a stern expression addresses the woman: "THIS ALL TURNS OUT TO BE ILLEGAL. WHEN YOU SIGNED HIM UP, DID YOU HAVE ANY INTENTION TO EVER PAYOUT FOR FLOODING CAUSED BY LEPRECHAUNS?"
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The woman replies: "WHEN YOU SAY INTENTION—"
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The judge interjects: "BEARING IN MIND THE VIDEO OF YOU GIGGLING WHILE SELLING THIS POLICY."
Panel 5:
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A new character appears, who has long hair and is wearing a hoodie. They express concern: "BUT THERE WAS A BIGGER PROBLEM: MORAL HAZARD."
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The first woman responds casually: "DUDE! ARE YOU SUMMONING MEPHISTopheLES?!"
Panel 6:
- A scene of hell is depicted, with demons and fire, showing several people looking worried.
Panel 7:
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The initial woman is seen talking to a devil-like figure seated on a throne. The devil says: "BUT THINGS WORKED OUT OKAY. I SEE YOU WORKED IN INSURANCE."
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The woman responds: "YEP."
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The devil continues: "WOULD YOU LIKE TO HEAD OF EYE-SCRAPING?"
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The woman quips: "WOULD I?"
This comic uses humor to discuss insurance fraud, pseudoscience, and moral problems associated with insurance policies. The characters' expressions and their exaggerated situations add to the comedic effect.