How It Works

Here's how explain xkcd works.

1) We post the cartoon on Monday, Wednesday and Fridays with our attempt to explain what is going on in the cartoon.

2) You comment on the cartoon and explanation and tell us what we have missed.

3) Others vote up or down your comment to help us pick out the best explanation.
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