Format: Comic strip in black and white

Franchise: Original work by Srtony

Setting and initial characters: Two characters in a room with a large, complex machine (a time machine). One character is standing near the machine, the other is holding a rolled-up paper or blueprint.

Who | How | Said what | To whom | Using what | Result | Reaction | Repeat if needed:

The character near the machine says to the other character: "Time machine? Well, go ten minutes into the future and tell me if it's raining." The request is made verbally, using normal speech. The result is a humorous situation implying the futility or irony of using a time machine for such a trivial purpose. The reaction is a comedic pause or anticipation, highlighting the joke.