2011-06-18

A two-panel SMBC comic about geek dating, each panel headed by a mock astronomy definition in a red bar. Panel one, 'LUNAR GEEKLIPSE: when a geek allows a single desirable quality in a potential mate to hide more fundamental problems.' A smiling bespectacled man says, 'Sally and I get along fantastically, but Katie loves video games and comics...' A friend in silhouette replies, 'Katie? The racist girl who punches you in the neck?' He answers, 'Yeah... isn't she amazing?' Panel two, 'SOLAR GEEKLIPSE: when a geek allows a particular flaw in a potential mate to hide their fundamental compatibility.' A red-haired woman and a man lean in to kiss. She says 'I love you,' he replies 'I love you more than I love Return of the Jedi,' and she pulls back asking, 'Why didn't you say Empire Strikes Back?' Votey (bonus panel): the bespectacled man, flustered, says, 'Uhh... because all of Star Trek is great!' -- mixing up Star Wars and Star Trek, confirming the fundamental incompatibility.