Though I detest the practice of explaining punchlines, it does occur to me that Barbara's insistence on repelling Casey with salt (here's another instance) may be a tad too arcane for 99% of the population. I still refuse to explain the punchline and accept that the obscurity is my own fault; however, I'm fine with nudging confused readers a bit by pointing out that Barbara's mind works in a very particular way, then mentioning the existence of at least one common salt-based superstition and suggesting that its origins can be googled. |
Wednesday, April 9, 2008 |
Panel 1: In the Davies College basement, Barbara approaches Casey and Marie. Barbara [to Casey]: I hear you passed your field exam. Casey: That's right. Panel 2: Barbara: Therefore, you have left behind the misery of hoop-jumping and embraced the unbearable hell that is the writing of the Ph.D. thesis. Casey: I look forward to it. Panel 3: Barbara: You look forward to it. Casey: Didn't you? Panel 4: Barbara seizes Casey by the tie. Barbara: Salt! I need salt! And a crucifix! Marie [walks away]: On it. Alt-Text: And some holy water! And a stake! Now, people, now! Go to commentary |
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