Comic #4645: anomie

Description

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Panel 1:

A doctor with glasses and dark hair, dressed in a white lab coat, speaks to a red-haired man who is expressionless.
The doctor says, “I’m sorry, sir. Your organs all have anomie.”
The man responds with confusion, “What?”

Panel 2:

The doctor explains, “A distressed sense of normlessness provoked by the breakdown of old institutions.”
There’s a visual of the doctor looking serious, while the man remains confused.

Panel 3:

The doctor continues, “Your organs feel they could once rely on you to deliver regular exercise, eight hours of sleep at night, and foods that look like they came from plants.”
The man appears surprised and contemplative.

Panel 4:

The doctor adds, “But, as it has become ever more clear that the oversight of the body is corrupt and shortsighted, they have given over from striving to going through the motions to ironic withdrawal.”
The background indicates the doctor's office with a neutral setting.

Panel 5:

The doctor is shown more animated, saying, “They want to work, Mister Howard, to contribute. But they find themselves asking why. Why should I—”
The man interrupts, “Okay. I get it.”

Panel 6:

The doctor concludes, “I’ll take up jogging if you remain silent during my next physical.”
A third person, likely a nurse or another doctor, adds, “And people say philosophy is useless!”

Footer:

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The comic combines humor with a commentary on health, personal responsibility, and the intersection of philosophy in everyday life.