Comic #3529: 2015-01-14
Description
Here’s a detailed description of the comic, including the text:
Panel 1:
- A coin is shown, with labels for two features:
- "DATE PALM, SYMBOL OF JUDEA"
- "WEEPING JUDEAN"
- Below the coin, the caption reads: "When Vespasian conquered Judea, he had coins minted to commemorate his victory."
Panel 2:
- The speaker expresses a thought: "THIS STRUCK ME AS (1) REALLY DICKISH, AND (2) A GREAT IDEA FOR MY OWN KINGDOM."
- They continue: "THESE COINS SHALL BE USED IN THE HOUSEHOLD. YOU MAY EARN THEM WITH CHORES AND EXCHANGE THEM FOR MONEY."
- There’s a note stating: "THIS IMAGE IS NOT APPROPRIATE FOR CHILDREN."
- A character says: "YOUR MOTHER AND I SCREWED TWICE THIS WEEK."
Panel 3:
- The text reads: "NOW, FRESH COINS ARE MINTED FOR ALL MY ACHIEVEMENTS."
- One character states: "THIS IS YOU WITH EAGLE WINGS, SOARING THROUGH SPACE."
- Another character adds: "MY FANTASY FOOTBALL TEAM CAME IN SECOND PLACE IN THE ENTIRE OFFICE."
Panel 4:
- A character reflects: "IT'S TEARING MY FAMILY APART."
- They express concern: "I'M GLAD YOU GOT SUSIE TO CLEAN HER ROOM, BUT THIS COIN IS REALLY MEAN."
Panel 5:
- Another character responds: "LET THE COIN SHOW HOW SUSIE WEPT FOR HER WITHHELD PHONE!"
Panel 6:
- The speaker declares: "BUT I HAVE NEVER FELT SO ALIVE."
- They proclaim: "LET THIS TOKEN TELL FAR AND WIDE OF MY RECENT PROMOTION-WITHOUT-A-RAISE!"
In the final part, a character holds up a coin with the words "PRETTY GOOD" visible on it, displaying it proudly.