the science project #16

titled "A Fool's Paradise", this episode was drawn in early january 2008, right after the assassination of benazir bhutto . the idea is simple - the koran promises a martyr 72 virgins in heaven after the ultimate sacrifice. the specifics on what kind of virgins were promised, however, are not discussed. so, because i think getting promised virgins (who wants virgins anyway?) for killing yourself and others is stupid, i thought i'd exploit the technicality.

the joke is obvious: the suicide bombers find out their promised virgins are nerdy guys after the fact. this has to be one of my favorites.