The main source of humor in this Pearls Before Swine is the tonal shift that occurs between the second and third panels. This is reflected in the writing, obviously, with Billy's serious narration giving way to the pure absurdity of "What can me staple?!!" But it's also reflected in the art, with darkness giving way to the light.The strip also plays off the characters well. Billy's worried narration is not just serious, but genuine. The reader actually feels bad for him. Larry's absurd stupidity and angry frustration is in character as well, as is Patty's pained annoyance.
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