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Enough words are usually shown to get the gist of what the character is expressing, although BlahBlahBlah is also common, depending on whether the characteres listened enough to get the gist, or not at all.

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* ''Webcomic/{{Homestuck}}'''s Kankri Vantas is an over-the-top [[PoliticalCorrectnessGoneMad social justice warrior]] who loves to go on [[WallOfText long sermons]] given the slightest provocation (or, in fact, none at all). Particularly ridiculous ones are displayed in several columns of unreadably tiny text just to drive the point home.
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* In ''Webcomic/ThreeJaguars'', [[http://threejaguarscomic.net/?comic=good-marketing-4 the clipboard of slogans while Artist and Business Manager discuss marketing.]]

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* In ''Webcomic/CucumberQuest'', [[http://cucumber.gigidigi.com/archive/page-63/ Grizzlygum's complaints about their being in the forest.]]

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[[http://cucumber.gigidigi.com/archive/page-63/ Grizzlygum's complaints about their being in the forest.]]
** [[http://cucumber.gigidigi.com/archive/page-305/ Tomato's attempts to get the Nightmare Knight to put him down.
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* In ''Webcomic/CucumberQuest'', [[http://cucumber.gigidigi.com/archive/page-63/ Grizzlygum's complaints about their being in the forest.]]

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* In ''Webcomic/DresdenCodak'', the wall of blather is often so large that we only see the part that fits in a speech bubble.
** [[http://dresdencodak.com/2007/06/30/in-the-company-of-science/ For instance, rambling on and on about a new found robot.]]

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* In ''Webcomic/DresdenCodak'', the wall of blather is often so large that we only see the part that fits in a speech bubble.
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** [[http://dresdencodak.com/2007/06/30/in-the-company-of-science/ For instance, rambling on and on about a new found robot.]]
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* In ''Webcomic/NipAndTuck'' [[http://www.rhjunior.com/NT/00517.html pure excitement]].

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* In ''Webcomic/NipAndTuck'' ''Webcomic/NipAndTuck'', Thelma produces one from the [[http://www.rhjunior.com/NT/00517.html pure excitement]].excitement]] of her beauty contest win.
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* ''{{Webcomic/Footloose}}'': [[http://www.footloosecomic.com/footloose/pages.php?page=385 Sisterly concern.]]

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* ''{{Webcomic/Footloose}}'': ''Webcomic/{{Footloose}}'': [[http://www.footloosecomic.com/footloose/pages.php?page=385 Sisterly concern.]]



* ''{{Webcomic/Precocious}}''

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* ''{{Webcomic/Precocious}}'' ''Webcomic/{{Precocious}}''



* In ''{{Webcomic/Sinfest}}'', [[http://www.sinfest.net/archive_page.php?comicID=2833 Pooch blathering to Percy's girlfriend.]]

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* In ''{{Webcomic/Sinfest}}'', ''Webcomic/{{Sinfest}}'', [[http://www.sinfest.net/archive_page.php?comicID=2833 Pooch blathering to Percy's girlfriend.]]


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* In ''Webcomic/DresdenCodak'', the wall of blather is often so large that we only see the part that we only see the part that fits in a speech bubble.

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* In ''Webcomic/DresdenCodak'', the wall of blather is often so large that we only see the part that we only see the part that fits in a speech bubble.
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* In ''Webcomic/{{Widdershins}}'' [[http://www.widdershinscomic.com/?webcomic_post=november-2nd-2011 Malik blathers about the gun without realizing what it's being real means.]]

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* In ''Webcomic/{{Widdershins}}'' [[http://www.widdershinscomic.com/?webcomic_post=november-2nd-2011 Malik blathers about the gun without realizing what it's its being real means.]]

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Enough words are usually shown to get the gist of what the character is expressing, although BlahBlahBlah is also common.

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Enough words are usually shown to get the gist of what the character is expressing, although BlahBlahBlah is also common.
common, depending on whether the characteres listened enough to get the gist, or not at all.


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* In ''Webcomic/{{Widdershins}}'' [[http://www.widdershinscomic.com/?webcomic_post=november-2nd-2011 Malik blathers about the gun without realizing what it's being real means.]]
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* In ''{{Webcomic/Anti-Heroes}}'', [[http://www.antiheroescomic.com/comic/72 overriding a monologue.]]

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* In ''{{Webcomic/Anti-Heroes}}'', ''Webcomic/AntiHeroes'', [[http://www.antiheroescomic.com/comic/72 overriding a monologue.]]
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* Twice in ''[[VideoGame/MarioAndLuigiBowsersInsideStory Bowser's Inside Story]]'', a goomba in Bowser's castle, and a magikoopa in Peach's Castle.

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* In ''FanFic/TurnaboutStorm'' [[WesternAnimation/MyLittlePonyFriendshipIsMagic Rarity]] gets carried away when she gets the idea of making a new suit for [[VisualNovel/AceAttorney Phoenix]], and she keeps blathering in the background while Phoenix and Pinkie discuss where to go next.

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* In ''FanFic/TurnaboutStorm'' ''FanFic/TurnaboutStorm'', [[WesternAnimation/MyLittlePonyFriendshipIsMagic Rarity]] gets carried away when she gets the idea of making a new suit for [[VisualNovel/AceAttorney Phoenix]], and she keeps blathering in the background while Phoenix and Pinkie discuss where to go next.next.
* A [[http://lynxgriffin.deviantart.com/art/Those-Lacking-Spines-pg-5-36099284 comic]] for the ''Franchise/KingdomHearts'' fanfiction ''Fanfic/ThoseLackingSpines'' shows [[OverusedCopycatCharacter Jeffiroth's]] BadassBoast as this to the protagonists, who would much rather see what fight he can put up with rather than be bored with words.
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* In ''{{Webcomic/Derelict}}'', [[http://derelictcomic.com/?strip_id=53 interruption]].
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* In ''DresdenCodak'', the wall of blather is often so large that we only see the part that we only see the part that fits in a speech bubble.

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* In ''DresdenCodak'', ''Webcomic/DresdenCodak'', the wall of blather is often so large that we only see the part that we only see the part that fits in a speech bubble.
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* In ''DresdenCodak'', the wall of blather is often so large that we only see the part that we only see the part that fits in a speech bubble.
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Their blathering is given in a WallOfText--often as the backdrop--but [[PaintingTheFourthWall the text is obscured]] with SpeechBubblesInterruption (whether by other speech bubbles, the characters themselves, or some other visual element) so that the reader knows the complete text is not important.

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Their blathering is given in a WallOfText--often as the backdrop--but [[PaintingTheFourthWall [[PaintingTheMedium the text is obscured]] with SpeechBubblesInterruption (whether by other speech bubbles, the characters themselves, or some other visual element) so that the reader knows the complete text is not important.
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* Used in ''GorskyAndButch'', mostly for really unimportant stuff but once for the authors' notes, which are extremely plot-relevant. But not only that -- in one scene they talk too much, and the speech bubbles create a traffic jam.

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* Used in ''GorskyAndButch'', ''ComicBook/GorskyAndButch'', mostly for really unimportant stuff but once for the authors' notes, which are extremely plot-relevant. But not only that -- in one scene they talk too much, and the speech bubbles create a traffic jam.



* The credits to ''WrongfullyAccused'', among other CreditsGag, include a section headed "Nobody Cares About These People", which is then scrolled through at about 300% speed.

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* The credits to ''WrongfullyAccused'', ''Film/WrongfullyAccused'', among other CreditsGag, include a section headed "Nobody Cares About These People", which is then scrolled through at about 300% speed.



* ''DorkTower''

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* ''DorkTower''''Webcomic/DorkTower''



* ''Yang Child'': [[http://yangchild.comicgenesis.com/d/20030826.html Rambling]].
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* ''Yang Child'': ''Webcomic/YangChild'': [[http://yangchild.comicgenesis.com/d/20030826.html Rambling]].
* ''DreamKeepers'': ''Webcomic/DreamKeepers'': Prelude



* Sometimes used in ''DanAndMabsFurryAdventures''. For example, in the Abel's Story bonus arc, Abel's friend Mink is quite the chatterbox, as shown [[http://missmab.com/Comics/Ab_060.php here]].

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* Sometimes used in ''DanAndMabsFurryAdventures''.''Webcomic/DanAndMabsFurryAdventures''. For example, in the Abel's Story bonus arc, Abel's friend Mink is quite the chatterbox, as shown [[http://missmab.com/Comics/Ab_060.php here]].



* ''SlightlyDamned'' has a lot of fun with this. It also has speech bubbles through which show a small patch of what's obviously a larger WallOfText.

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* ''SlightlyDamned'' ''Webcomic/SlightlyDamned'' has a lot of fun with this. It also has speech bubbles through which show a small patch of what's obviously a larger WallOfText.



* ''DreamScar'' [[http://www.dream-scar.net/index.php?id=125 She's really rambling]]
* In ''NipAndTuck'' [[http://www.rhjunior.com/NT/00517.html pure excitement]].

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* ''DreamScar'' ''Webcomic/DreamScar'' [[http://www.dream-scar.net/index.php?id=125 She's really rambling]]
* In ''NipAndTuck'' ''Webcomic/NipAndTuck'' [[http://www.rhjunior.com/NT/00517.html pure excitement]].
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* In one of the dream sequences in ''MaxPayne'', Max answers a phone to be greeted with a stream of meaningless nonsense spoken in his own voice, which is represented in the in-game graphic novel using this trope.

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* In one of the dream sequences in ''MaxPayne'', ''VideoGame/MaxPayne'', Max answers a phone to be greeted with a stream of meaningless nonsense spoken in his own voice, which is represented in the in-game graphic novel using this trope.
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A character talks on and on and on, but the exact content's not important. Or else no one is listening.

When done in visual media like comics, their blathering is given in a WallOfText--often as the backdrop--but [[PaintingTheMedium the text is obscured]] with SpeechBubblesInterruption (whether by other speech bubbles, the characters themselves, or some other visual element) so that the reader knows the complete text is not important. In audiovisual media, the blathering is usually left as part of the background noise while the focus is put on the actual important part.

Enough words are usually said to get the gist of what the character is expressing, although BlahBlahBlah is also common.

LongSpeechTeaTime can ensue.

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A character talks in a comic talks, on and on and on, but the exact content's not important. Or else no one is listening.

When done in visual media like comics, their Their blathering is given in a WallOfText--often as the backdrop--but [[PaintingTheMedium [[PaintingTheFourthWall the text is obscured]] with SpeechBubblesInterruption (whether by other speech bubbles, the characters themselves, or some other visual element) so that the reader knows the complete text is not important. In audiovisual media, the blathering is usually left as part of the background noise while the focus is put on the actual important part.

Enough words are usually said to get the gist of what the character is expressing, although BlahBlahBlah is also common.
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Enough words are usually shown to get the gist of what the character is expressing, although BlahBlahBlah is also common.

LongSpeechTeaTime can ensue.have actions that obstruct the bubbles.

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A character in a comic talks, on and on and on, but the exact content's not important. Or else no one is listening.

Their blathering is given in a WallOfText--often as the backdrop--but [[PaintingTheFourthWall the text is obscured]] with SpeechBubblesInterruption (whether by other speech bubbles, the characters themselves, or some other visual element) so that the reader knows the complete text is not important.

Enough words are usually shown to get the gist of what the character is expressing, although BlahBlahBlah is also common.

LongSpeechTeaTime can have actions that obstruct the bubbles.

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A character in a comic talks, talks on and on and on, but the exact content's not important. Or else no one is listening.

Their When done in visual media like comics, their blathering is given in a WallOfText--often as the backdrop--but [[PaintingTheFourthWall [[PaintingTheMedium the text is obscured]] with SpeechBubblesInterruption (whether by other speech bubbles, the characters themselves, or some other visual element) so that the reader knows the complete text is not important.important. In audiovisual media, the blathering is usually left as part of the background noise while the focus is put on the actual important part.

Enough words are usually said to get the gist of what the character is expressing, although BlahBlahBlah is also common.


Enough words are usually shown to get the gist of what the character is expressing, although BlahBlahBlah is also common.

LongSpeechTeaTime can have actions that obstruct the bubbles.ensue.


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* In ''FanFic/TurnaboutStorm'' [[WesternAnimation/MyLittlePonyFriendshipIsMagic Rarity]] gets carried away when she gets the idea of making a new suit for [[VisualNovel/AceAttorney Phoenix]], and she keeps blathering in the background while Phoenix and Pinkie discuss where to go next.
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A character in a comic talks, on and on and on, but the exact content's not important. Or else no one is listening. Their blathering is given in a WallOfText--often as the backdrop--but [[PaintingTheFourthWall the text is obscured]] with SpeechBubblesInterruption (whether by other speech bubbles, the characters themselves, or some other visual element) so that the reader knows the complete text is not important. Enough words are usually shown to get the gist of what the character is expressing, although BlahBlahBlah is also common.

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A character in a comic talks, on and on and on, but the exact content's not important. Or else no one is listening.

Their blathering is given in a WallOfText--often as the backdrop--but [[PaintingTheFourthWall the text is obscured]] with SpeechBubblesInterruption (whether by other speech bubbles, the characters themselves, or some other visual element) so that the reader knows the complete text is not important. important.

Enough words are usually shown to get the gist of what the character is expressing, although BlahBlahBlah is also common.common.

LongSpeechTeaTime can have actions that obstruct the bubbles.
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* In the second strip of ''Webcomic/OurLittleAdventure'', Angelika and Rocky's loud argument is the background of the last panel.

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* In the second strip of ''Webcomic/OurLittleAdventure'', Angelika and Rocky's loud argument is [[http://danielscreations.com/ola/comics/ep0002.html the background of the last panel.panel]].
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A character in a comic talks, on and on and on, but the exact content's not important. Or else no one is listening. Their blathering is given in a WallOfText--often as the backdrop--but [[PaintingTheFourthWall the text is obscured]] with SpeechbubblesInterruption (whether by other speech bubbles, the characters themselves, or some other visual element) so that the reader knows the complete text is not important. Enough words are usually shown to get the gist of what the character is expressing, although BlahBlahBlah is also common.

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A character in a comic talks, on and on and on, but the exact content's not important. Or else no one is listening. Their blathering is given in a WallOfText--often as the backdrop--but [[PaintingTheFourthWall the text is obscured]] with SpeechbubblesInterruption SpeechBubblesInterruption (whether by other speech bubbles, the characters themselves, or some other visual element) so that the reader knows the complete text is not important. Enough words are usually shown to get the gist of what the character is expressing, although BlahBlahBlah is also common.

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* Used in ''GorskyAndButch'', mostly for really unimportant stuff but once for the authors' notes, which are extremely plot-relevant.
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* Used in ''GorskyAndButch'', mostly for really unimportant stuff but once for the authors' notes, which are extremely plot-relevant.
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* In ''{{Webcomic/Derelict}}'', [[http://derelictcomic.com/?strip_id=53 interruption]]

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* [[http://www.mangafox.com/manga/gin_no_saji/c002/18.html A food rant]] from ''SilverSpoon''

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* [[http://www.mangafox.com/manga/gin_no_saji/c002/18.html A food rant]] from ''SilverSpoon''''Manga/SilverSpoon''.



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* In ''PricklyCity'', Winslow at a press conference -- going BlahBlahBlah as well.

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* In ''PricklyCity'', ''ComicStrip/PricklyCity'', Winslow at a press conference -- going BlahBlahBlah as well.



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* ''WebComic/BrawlInTheFamily'': [[http://brawlinthefamily.keenspot.com/2011/05/12/333-advice/ Kaepora Gaebora bores Link to tears.]]
* ''DorkTower'' [[http://www.dorktower.com/2003/01/22/comics-archive-380/ Recounting the adventure]]

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* ''WebComic/BrawlInTheFamily'': ''Webcomic/BrawlInTheFamily'': [[http://brawlinthefamily.keenspot.com/2011/05/12/333-advice/ Kaepora Gaebora bores Link to tears.]]
* ''DorkTower'' ''DorkTower''
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[[http://www.dorktower.com/2003/01/22/comics-archive-380/ Recounting the adventure]]



* ''YangChild'': [[http://yangchild.comicgenesis.com/d/20030826.html Rambling]].

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* ''YangChild'': ''Yang Child'': [[http://yangchild.comicgenesis.com/d/20030826.html Rambling]].



* Vaarsuvius of ''Webcomic/OrderOfTheStick'' has had this treatment a few times. [[http://www.giantitp.com/comics/oots0010.html The first of several.]]

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* Vaarsuvius of ''Webcomic/OrderOfTheStick'' ''Webcomic/TheOrderOfTheStick'' has had this treatment a few times. [[http://www.giantitp.com/comics/oots0010.html The first of several.]]



* ''WebComic/{{Precocious}}''

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* ''WebComic/{{Precocious}}'' ''{{Webcomic/Precocious}}''



* ''WebComic/GunnerkriggCourt'': [[http://www.gunnerkrigg.com/archive_page.php?comicID=731 Too whoozy to attend]].

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* ''WebComic/GunnerkriggCourt'': ''Webcomic/GunnerkriggCourt'': [[http://www.gunnerkrigg.com/archive_page.php?comicID=731 Too whoozy to attend]].



* In ''Webcomic/{{Sinfest}}'', [[http://www.sinfest.net/archive_page.php?comicID=2833 Pooch blathering to Percy's girlfriend.]]

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* In ''Webcomic/{{Sinfest}}'', ''{{Webcomic/Sinfest}}'', [[http://www.sinfest.net/archive_page.php?comicID=2833 Pooch blathering to Percy's girlfriend.]]



* In ''Webcomic/AntiHeroes'', [[http://www.antiheroescomic.com/comic/72 overriding a monologue.]]

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* In ''Webcomic/AntiHeroes'', ''{{Webcomic/Anti-Heroes}}'', [[http://www.antiheroescomic.com/comic/72 overriding a monologue.]]



* In the second strip of ''Webcomic/OurLittleAdventure'', Angelika and Rocky's loud argument is the background of the last panel.



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* BrawlInTheFamily: [[http://brawlinthefamily.keenspot.com/2011/05/12/333-advice/ Kaepora Gaebora bores Link to tears.]]

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* BrawlInTheFamily: ''WebComic/BrawlInTheFamily'': [[http://brawlinthefamily.keenspot.com/2011/05/12/333-advice/ Kaepora Gaebora bores Link to tears.]]



* ''Yang Child'': [[http://yangchild.comicgenesis.com/d/20030826.html Rambling]].
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* ''Yang Child'': ''YangChild'': [[http://yangchild.comicgenesis.com/d/20030826.html Rambling]].
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* ''{{Precocious}}''
** [[http://precociouscomic.com/comic.php?page=23 An example.]]
** [[http://www.precociouscomic.com/comic.php?page=461 Another.]]
* ''GunnerkriggCourt'': [[http://www.gunnerkrigg.com/archive_page.php?comicID=731 Too whoozy to attend]].

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* ''{{Precocious}}''
''WebComic/{{Precocious}}''
** [[http://precociouscomic.com/comic.php?page=23 [[http://www.precociouscomic.com/archive/comic/2009/03/31 An example.]]
** [[http://www.precociouscomic.com/comic.php?page=461 com/archive/comic/2010/06/12 Another.]]
* ''GunnerkriggCourt'': ''WebComic/GunnerkriggCourt'': [[http://www.gunnerkrigg.com/archive_page.php?comicID=731 Too whoozy to attend]].
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* In the first strip of ''Webcomic/DMOfTheRings'', the characters talk amongst themselves and their speech bubbles partially hide the DM's captions, who is rattling off the campaign's endless backstory in the background.

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