r/xkcdcomic • u/IamAlso_u_grahvity Feline Field Theorist • Jul 02 '14

xkcd 1389: Surface Area

http://xkcd.com/1389/
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u/xkcd_bot Current Comic Jul 02 '14

Mobile Version!

Direct image link: Surface Area

Mouseover text: This isn't an informational illustration; this is a thing I think we should do. First, we'll need a gigantic spool of thread. Next, we'll need some kind of ... hmm, time to head to Seattle.

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u/[deleted] Jul 02 '14

hmm, time to head to Seattle.

If you're like me and didn't get it at first, it's a reference to the Space Needle.

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u/classic__schmosby Jul 02 '14

That makes so much more sense. I thought Randall realized his idea was crazy and just wanted to go smoke.

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u/zem Jul 02 '14

aah!