Comic #5442: emotion-2

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Panel 1:

• Title: "THE HUMAN BRAIN HAS A SIMPLE EQUATION FOR EMOTIONAL REACTIONS."
• Written Equation:
  • E = EMOTIONAL POWER OF AN EVENT
  • C = YOUR DISTANCE FROM THE EVENT
  • P = STRENGTH OF YOUR EMOTIONAL REACTION
  • Equation: E/C = P

Panel 2:

• Title: "DEEP DOWN WE ALL RECOGNIZE THIS."
• A character is seen standing in front of a kitchen, looking contemplative.

Panel 3:

• Title: "BUT IT SOUNDS REALLY WEIRD WHEN YOU VERBALIZE IT."
• A character is on the phone saying:
  • "WELL, THERE WAS THAT EARTHQUAKE THAT DESTROYED NEW YORK BUT I REALIZED I HAVE LEFTOVER CHINESE FOOD SO I’M FEELING PRETTY GOOD."

The comic features two main characters, one depicted with short, reddish hair and wearing a shirt, both in varying backgrounds illustrating different contexts. The overall tone conveys a mix of humor and absurdity regarding emotional responses to significant events.