Comic #4517: spinoffs
Description
Here’s a detailed description of the comic:
Title: NASA Spinoffs
Panel 1:
- Characters: Two men are talking. One is in the foreground, smiling and animated. The other appears curious.
- Text: The first man says, “NASA is totally worth the money. They’ve created tons of spinoffs.”
- Background: A simple backdrop with no notable details.
Panel 2:
- Characters: The same two men. The foreground man continues engaging with the other.
- Text: The curious man asks, “Like what?” The other man is still smiling confidently.
- Background: Maintains the same simple aesthetic.
Panel 3:
- Characters: The same men with a third character, a woman, joining the conversation.
- Text: The first man says, “Velcro. Invented by a Swiss engineer in the 1940s.” Below, “Teflon” appears with the additional text, “Invented at Dupont in the 30s.”
- Background: The dialogue bubbles are aligned in a way that complements the conversation flow.
Panel 4:
- Characters: The third character adds to the discussion with enthusiasm.
- Text: “Tang? Invented at General Foods Corporation the year before NASA started.”
- Background: Simple, focused on the dialogue.
Panel 5:
- Character: One of the men appears contemplative.
- Text: “I guess… I should maybe find another way to justify money for NASA.”
- Background: Similar minimalist design, keeping attention on the text.
Panel 6:
- Characters: The man who seems to be brainstorming is now interacting with the other two.
- Text: “Here! I started a list that may interest you.”
- Background: Highlights the collaboration among the characters.
Final Note on a Sticky Note:
- Text: "NASA Spinoffs: Sent a dude to the fucking moon."
- Aesthetic: The sticky note stands out, highlighting the humor and contrast in the tone.
This comic utilizes minimal backgrounds to focus primarily on the dialogue and character expressions, blending humor with information about NASA's spinoffs.