Intro

You know those days when you just can’t find what you’re searching for? And other times when you find way more than you bargained for? Well, Waggz sure knows the feeling. Join Waggz and Diggz as they wade through the unpredictable waters of search results, and the surprises that come with privacy settings and those tricky “who can see this” options. Because in the digital world, sometimes it’s not about finding the needle in the haystack—it’s about figuring out who else can see the needle with you! Dive in and enjoy this laugh-worthy episode from Cirque du Biz. Happy searching! 🕵️‍♂️🔍

The Comic

Context

At the tech office, Waggz is at it again, fingers flying over the keyboard. He’s always searching for something, from the profound to the quirky.

Meet the Characters

(read more about the following characters here)
Diggz – The witty sidekick of the Boss!
Waggz – The epitome of the “Yes Boss” mantra!

The Cartoon

<< From “Cirque du Biz”, A sridvana’s Comic Strip Conceived in 2015 >> — Excuse me for the PPT visuals! I once dreamt of jazzing it up with a cartoonist’s flair and a dose of humorous dialogues. But here they are, shared in their untouched charm for your blog-reading pleasure!”

Waggz – Concerned: “Diggz, something strange happened. I can see my bills when I search. Guess I opted into something before.”

Waggz – Relieved: “But thank god, it says ‘Only you can see this result’.”

Diggz – Sarcastic: “It should have been ‘Only you and I can see this result’!”

Contrarian Views

Remember, humor is subjective, and while some might find the joke amusing, others might see it as an opportunity for a more serious discussion on digital privacy.

1. Personal Responsibility: Some argue that users should be more informed and cautious about the platforms they use and the permissions they grant. In other words, if someone opts into certain settings, they should be aware of the implications.
2. Trust in Platforms: There’s a view that major platforms have robust privacy controls, and these sort of scenarios are exaggerated for comedic effect. They believe that established platforms wouldn’t risk their reputation with such privacy intrusions.
3. Complexity of Digital Privacy: Privacy settings and user agreements can be complex. Some might argue that the joke oversimplifies the intricate world of digital privacy and might mislead people about the real issues.
4. Digital Literacy: Instead of making light of such situations, there’s a perspective that emphasizes the need for better digital literacy education. Jokes like these, in their view, can perpetuate misconceptions.
5. Respect for User Choices: While the punchline hinges on the platform’s awareness, some might argue that respecting a user’s choices (even if they might be seen as mistakes by others) is paramount, and making light of it can be seen as dismissive.

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MidJourney Prompt with inputs from ChatGPT

Design a humorous, cartoon-style scene set inside a modern tech office focused on the theme of ‘Search’. In the center, depict a computer screen showcasing an unexpected search result, revealing an awkwardly personal item, like a bill or diary entry. To the side, a character with wide eyes is peeking over the monitor, while another character is hastily typing into a search bar labeled ‘How to change privacy settings?’. Around the room, integrate elements like a magnifying glass hovering over a folder titled ‘Private’, or a poster with an eye and the caption ‘Who’s searching?’. Emphasize the playful tension between search surprises and privacy settings. –ar 16:9