This cartoon is about:Myspace, selfishness, friendship, social networking, Internet, 21st Century, photographs, generation, having things in common, strangersTranscript:Panel One: [setting=at bus stop](Random Dude, to Lemont Brown) Hey bro, wanna be friends?(Lemont Brown) Huh? Do I know you?(RD) No.Panel Two: (LB) Do we have anything in common?(RD) Dunno. Wanna be friends?Panel Three: (LB) Sigh. Well, I guess–(RD) Cool! …Thanks for the add. You’ll probably never hear from me again.Panel Four: (LB, frustrated, annoyed) @#$% Myspace Generation.(RD, holding up wallet holding dozens of 3×5 photos) Got a photo of you I can put in my wallet?
Interesting take on “My Space” type of websites. I understand now there is even something more strange. It’s called “Gaia”, and you actually have to spend money to buy things for your virtual pets. They even sell virtual clothing.
Can I use virtual money?