Comic #7069: algorithm
Description
Here is a transcription of the comic:
Panel 1:
- Character 1: "Computer, what's the optimal algorithm for finding a partner?"
- Character 2: "If anyone shows the least bit of interest, glom on like a remora and do not let go! Do anything no matter how degrading—but hold on, Steve! Hold!"
Panel 2:
- Character 1: "I thought it was a variation on the 'secretary problem' where n is the expected number of partners, e is Euler’s constant, and k is—"
- Character 2: "Steve."
Panel 3:
- Character 1: "Do you really think you can use a mating algorithm that assumes the number of potential mates is a positive whole number?"
Panel 4:
- Character 2: "Why do people keep asking me that?!"
For further context, the comic features humor related to algorithms and relationships, using playful banter between two characters.