Comic #5275: bat
Description
Here's a detailed description of the comic:
Panel 1:
- Text: "DO YOU THINK A HUMAN CAN EVER REALLY KNOW WHAT IT'S LIKE TO BE A BAT?"
- Response: "NOPE."
- The panel shows a human character in glasses and a suit speaking to a bat. The bat is depicted flapping its wings, looking inquisitive.
Panel 2:
- Text: "LOOK, IT IS WEIRD BEING A BAT. YOU WANNA KNOW WHAT WE THINK ABOUT ALL DAY? IT'S NOT POETRY AND HIGHER MATHEMATICS LIKE HUMANS. IT'S ALL FOOD, SHELTER, SEX."
- The bat is illustrated in a relaxed manner, possibly expressing its thoughts while the human looks on, raising an eyebrow.
Panel 3:
- Text: "WE HAVE THESE COMPLEX BRAINS EVOLVED OVER COUNTLESS GENERATIONS. LITERALLY TRILIONS OF NEURAL CONNECTIONS. BUT WE USE THEM TO FIND OUT WHO TO BONE AND WHERE THE BEST SNACKS ARE!"
- The human is gesturing animatedly, while the bat appears contemplative.
Panel 4:
- Text: "I HAVE NO IDEA WHAT THAT'S LIKE."
- The human looks thoughtful, while the bat seems to echo the sentiment.
Panel 5:
- Text: "WE CAN NEVER UNDERSTAND EACH OTHER."
- The human and the bat are looking at each other, both expressing a sense of confusion and recognition of their differences.
The comic communicates a humorous perspective on the limits of understanding between different species.