Comic #4723: dear-science
Description
Here’s a detailed, accessible transcription of the comic:
Panel 1:
- A woman appears to be speaking to a personified concept of Science.
- Text from Science: "THIS LIFE IS A TEST OF YOUR DEVOTION TO EMPIRICISM. BEINGS WHO FAIL TO BELIEVE IN THE SCIENTIFIC OUTLOOK ARE FORCED TO LIVE OUT ETERNITY IN ABSURD AFTER-LIFE SCENARIOS, SITTING ON CLOUDS, PLAYING TINY HARPS FOREVER."
Panel 2:
- The woman responds.
- Text: "SO, CREATIONISTS ALL GO TO HEAVEN?"
Panel 3:
- The Science figure responds.
- Text: "OH, THOSE. THEY'RE NOT REAL."
Panel 4:
- The woman looks thoughtful.
- Text: "CREATIONISTS WERE PUT ON EARTH BY SCIENCE-SATAN TO TEST YOUR DEVOTION TO EMPIRICISM."
Panel 5:
- The woman shows an understanding expression.
- Text: "IT EXPLAINS SO MUCH."
Panel 6:
- The Science figure continues.
- Text: "YOU REALLY OUGHT TO CONDUCT YOUR OWN RESEARCH BEFORE YOU BELIEVE ME."
This transcription maintains the original dialogue and captures the essence of the comic's humor.