Comic #4582: wishing-well

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Panel 1: Person 1: "When I was a boy, I would toss pennies in the wishing well, and my wish would always come true. Now that I'm older… it doesn't seem to work anymore."

Panel 2: Person 2: "The last time you were a kid was 50 years ago. At a three percent rate of inflation, each penny has lost four-fifths of its value."

Panel 3: Person 2 (continued): "Plus, when you were a kid, you wished for candy bars and toys. Now, you're asking for world peace and cures for cancer."

Panel 4: Person 1: "You're giving a fraction of what you used to, demanding infinitely more, and you're surprised when you don't get what you want!"

Panel 5: Person 2: "I was trying to share a moment of contemplation."

Panel 6: Person 1: "You are garbage, Tom!"