May 20, 2020
#2309: X explain

[Cueball holds a laptop with code visible on the screen.]
Cueball: I’ve developed a new programming language!
Offpanel voice: Didn’t a judge order you to stop doing that?
[In a frameless panel, Cueball holds the laptop with one hand and types on the keyboard.]
Cueball: Higher court threw out the ruling!
Cueball: I’m back, suckers!
Offpanel voice: Dammit.
[Cueball holds the folded down laptop at his side.]
Cueball: But I promise it’s good this time!
Cueball: Just normal code. Good clean syntax. Nothing weird.
Offpanel voice: Okay…
[Cueball holds the laptop at his side, and raises a finger on his other hand.]
Cueball: Except the only variable name is “X.” To refer to different variables you have to write “X” in different fonts.
Offpanel voice: I’m calling the court.
Another offpanel voice: Maybe we can appeal.