I feel like with most of these far side comics, including this one, I must be missing some reference or subtlety that makes it funny. Can anyone explain this one to me?
There's not anything to get, mostly. They're a little funny because they have people doing somewhat relatable things in insane circumstances, and then they're funny on a meta level where they're kinda dumb, so you feel dumb for finding it funny.
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blackluster117@possumpat.io · 7 pts · 2y
In the words of General MacArthur, "I SHALL RETURN!"
Jables@iusearchlinux.fyi · 3 pts · 2y
Someone just listened to Supernova in the East lol.
Pons_Aelius@kbin.social · 3 pts · 2y
While Dan is great...it is possible to know history without him.
Jables@iusearchlinux.fyi · 2 pts · 2y
Now you are just blowing my mind.
Pons_Aelius@kbin.social · 2 pts · 2y
What if I told you it is possible to actually read the books that Dan used as source material to create his podcasts...
blackluster117@possumpat.io · 1 pts · 2y
Actually have been reading this fantastic book called Cryptonomicon by Neal Stephenson. MacArthur has an excellent set of cameos.
Pons_Aelius@kbin.social · 2 pts · 2y
While I like Neal Stephenson (favourite being Diamond Age) I haven't read Cryptonomicon.
His novels do contain riffs on history and persons from the past I wouldn't rely on his works for solid historical knowledge.
blackluster117@possumpat.io · 1 pts · 2y
Of course, but the entertainment value is unparalleled. You'll see if you ever get around to reading the book, which again, I highly recommend.
shasta@lemm.ee · 5 pts · 2y
I feel like with most of these far side comics, including this one, I must be missing some reference or subtlety that makes it funny. Can anyone explain this one to me?
generic@iusearchlinux.fyi · 10 pts · 2y
It's a joke about the (fictional) city of Atlantis that sunk into the ocean.
blackstampede@sh.itjust.works · 4 pts · 2y
There's not anything to get, mostly. They're a little funny because they have people doing somewhat relatable things in insane circumstances, and then they're funny on a meta level where they're kinda dumb, so you feel dumb for finding it funny.
idefix@sh.itjust.works · 3 pts · 2y
I really don't get how popular they are here. A small and active community?
stevedidWHAT@lemmy.world · -1 pts · 2y
Atlanta *