Comic #4652: language

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Comic Description

Panel 1:

• The first panel features two characters in conversation.

  • Character 1: A person with short hair and a light beard, wearing a brown jacket and a light-colored shirt. They are speaking passionately. The dialogue reads: "People used to be literate. You pick up a copy of Milton, and the sentences have so many nested clauses that a modern reader can hardly remember what the subject is."

  • Character 2: A person with blue hair, wearing a dark top. They appear to be listening thoughtfully.

Panel 2:

• The second panel features a different scene.
  • The dialogue box at the top reads: "MEANWHILE, IN THE CS DEPARTMENT…"

  • Character 3: A person with red hair, wearing a green shirt. They are speaking with an enthusiastic, slightly frantic tone. The dialogue reads: "Hey Dave (which I am calling you (though I’m happy to call you something else (happy in the sense of willing) if you prefer) because Sally (from across (3 doors down (down meaning east)) the hall (though she’ll be moving (different building, not different city (ha ha!)) shortly) said you prefer it) wanna get a coffee?"

  • Character 4: A person wearing glasses and a light blue shirt, smiling and responding with a simple affirmation. The dialogue reads: "Sure!"

The comic showcases a playful and somewhat chaotic exchange of dialogue, reflecting the complexities of modern communication and social interactions.