Carried away from goban, what's the meaning?

[Ger]

A man is carried away from a goban showing a rather complicated position.
Is there a special meaning? That is, does it refer to some story, legend, myth, kabuki play, proverb, poem,...?
Or simply some one torn away from his addiction...

 

[Grandpa Frank]

Looks like an interesting story must be behind it , hope someone knows. Reminds me a bit of when my wife tries to get me off JREF , LOL.