Comic #5033: christmas-spirit

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Here’s the text transcription from the comic:

Panel 1:

• Woman: "DEAR JESUS, WHAT IS THE TRUE SPIRIT OF CHRISTMAS?"
• Jesus: "CRASS COMMERCIALISM."

Panel 2:

• Woman: "WHAT ABOUT FAMILY? AND BABY YOU IN THE MANGER?"
• Jesus: "IT'S A MAJOR CONTRIBUTOR TO RISING WEALTH IN THE DEVELOPING WORLD."

Panel 3:

• Woman: "THAT DOESN'T PUT FOOD ON A POOR FAMILY'S TABLE!"

Panel 4:

• Jesus: "I SAY, KEEP UP YOUR DEMAND FOR SUPER-FLUOUS CONSUMER GOODS. YOU GET WHAT YOU WANT AND THE POVERTY RATE OVERSEAS KEEPS FALLING."

Panel 5:

• Woman: "I'M GONNA MAKE MY MOM A HOMEMADE CARD FROM LOCALLY-SOURCED PAPER."
• Jesus: "SO IT'S ALL ABOUT YOU, HUH?"

The comic presents a humorous dialogue between a woman and Jesus regarding the true spirit of Christmas, touching on themes of consumerism and family values.