Comic #4990: last-words
Description
Here’s a detailed description of the comic along with the text:
Panel 1:
- A man lying in a hospital bed is speaking to another man next to him.
- The man in the bed looks concerned and earnest.
- The man standing beside him looks attentive and responds.
- Text:
- Person in bed: “Son, I haven’t got long. I want you to remember my last words and tell them faithfully to those who ask.”
- Person standing: “Of course, Dad.”
Panel 2:
- The man in the bed is now more animated and urgent.
- He emphasizes his point, making it clear how important this is to him.
- Text:
- Man in bed: “His last words. Literally that. Literally this sentence.”
Panel 3:
- The scene shifts to a few moments later.
- The standing man looks confused or reflective.
- His body language suggests he is uncertain about what he just heard.
- Text:
- Person lying in bed: “Uh… huh… …okay then.”
Panel 4:
- In a different setting, the same standing man is now speaking to a woman and another man.
- They are all looking at him expectantly.
- Text:
- Woman: “What were his last words?”
- Standing man: “They were… GODDAMMIT DAD.”
The comic revolves around a humorous misunderstanding of the father's instruction about his final words.