Panel two is labeled, “What I Wear On Bad Pain Days.” The same college student with orange hair is in panel two. Their hair is in pigtails, there is a tote bag on their arm, and they have the same face mask on. This time they are more dressed up. The arrows here read “hair actually done,” “make-up and colorful eyebrows,” “bag full of meds,” “beaded choker and Star of David necklace,” “visible tattoo,” “cute top,” “short skirt,” “matching socks,” and “sexy boots.”
Overcompensating
Sometimes a bad pain day is a reason to dress fabulous.
Transcript
Panel one is labeled “What I Wear On Good Pain Days.” Beneath the title is a drawing of a college art student with orange hair wearing a face mask, leggings, and a t-shirt with the word “NOCCA” on it. There are arrows pointing to different parts of their outfit. The arrows read: “Barely brushed hair,” “no make-up,” “T-shirt from high school,” “Star of David necklace,” “layered striped shirt,” “smoothie stain,” “worn out leggings,” “big ol’ rip,” “comfy sneakers,” and “socks that don’t match.”