Comic #4497: marshmallow-test
Description
Here’s a detailed description of the comic:
Panel 1:
- A woman with glasses and gray hair tied back is speaking at a podium. She has a thoughtful expression.
- Text: "According to the Stanford marshmallow experiment, kids who can look at a marshmallow for a long time without eating it tend to be healthier, smarter, and richer."
Panel 2:
- Another character, an adult with short hair wearing a light-colored shirt, is raising a hand and looking serious.
- Text: "The solution is clear. We must use CRISPR to alter every child's gene expression so they dislike the taste of marshmallow."
Panel 3:
- The first woman looks enthusiastic while another character, a baby-faced man, is scratching his head, unsure.
- Text: "This should result in all children being superior within a single generation!"
Panel 4:
- The mood shifts, and the woman looks concerned. Another character, in the foreground, appears hesitant.
- Text: "I don’t know if we should conduct novel gene therapies on all babies at the same time."
Panel 5:
- The first woman responds with a knowing smile, and a character on the side appears skeptical.
- Text: "I see you’re in the pocket of Big Marshmallow."
This comic humorously critiques the idea of altering children's preferences through genetic manipulation, using the metaphor of "Big Marshmallow" as a playful take on corporate influence.