Comic #3318: 2014-06-18

Description

Here’s a detailed description of the comic along with its text:

Panel 1: A male character with light brown hair, dressed in a blue jacket, is standing near a door. He has an enticing expression. The background is a simple indoor setting.

Text: "HEY! YOU WANNA TRY THIS NEW MACHINE? IT ARTIFICIALLY MAKES YOU EXPERIENCE AN EXISTENTIAL CRISIS."

Panel 2: A female character with dark hair styled up, looking alarmed, holds her hands up in a startled manner. The background is filled with chaotic red and yellow patterns suggesting turmoil.

Text: "AAAAH! BUT… IF I CAN HAVE SUCH A PERSONAL EXPERIENCE AT THE HAND OF SOME MINDLESS ARRANGEMENT OF METAL, PERHAPS I'M JUST SOME MINDLESS ARRANGEMENT OF CARBON."

Panel 3: The male character looks towards the clearly distressed female character.

Text: "THAT'LL BE FORTY BUCKS."

Panel 4: The female character looks confused and concerned, leaning slightly forward as if trying to understand more.

Text: "SAY, WHAT'S IN THE MACHINE ANYWAY?"

Panel 5: The male character responds, looking somewhat serious.

Text: "NOTHING."

Panel 6: The female character's expression shifts back to alarm, similar to her first reaction.

Text: "AAAAH!"

Panel 7: The final response from the male character is deadpan, reinforcing the absurdity of the situation.

Text: "FORTY BUCKS."

Source Information:

Logo: "smbc-comics.com" is displayed at the bottom right corner.

This comic plays on the concept of existential crises with a humorous take on the commercialization of such deep personal experiences.