#materials scientists

[todays-xkcd]

If a materials scientist gives you a present, always ask whether regifting will incur any requirements for Federal paperwork.

Materials Scientists [Explained]

Transcript Under the Cut

[Ponytail, White Hat and Cueball are standing around a table. On the table is a gift with thin black stripes, with a present with a black ribbon sitting on top of it. Cueball is trying to holding a gift that has thick black stripes, trying to open it.] Cueball: Where is this wrapping paper from? It's so thin, but I can't tear it. Is this amarid fabric?! Cueball: Maybe I can unpeel the... oooh, the tape flashes as I pull it up! Triboluminescence! Did you add a phosphor? It's so bright! Cueball: Wait, are these patterns structural coloration?

[Caption below the panel:] Materials scientists are like cats - the best present you can get them is an empty box with cool wrapping paper.

[jayther]

Materials Scientists

Subtext: "If a materials scientist gives you a present, always ask whether regifting will incur any requirements for Federal paperwork."