Huzzah... the self-pity ploy finally pays off!
Thanks, Eric. The next contest starts soon.

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I was gonna send a robot back in time, but I got high.

I know the contest is over, but here's my idea for a set-up for a punchline. Lemme know what you think.

[Click to view comic: 'Set-up for a Punchline']

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"Nihilism makes me smile."