Comic #5539: authentic
Description
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Comic Description:
Panel 1: Two characters are standing on the left side. One has glasses and a slightly confused expression, while the other has a more serious expression.
- Text: "I'M TIRED OF CRAPPY KNOCKOFFS OF REAL FOOD. I WANT AUTHENTIC FOOD MADE BY THE PEOPLE WHO FIRST CREATED IT."
Panel 2: The serious character is speaking with a thoughtful look.
- Text: "SUPPOSE THERE WERE A FOOD THAT FIRST BECAME POPULAR IN THE 60s, AND HAS BEEN LARGELY UNCHANGED IN THE THREE GENERATIONS THAT FOLLOWED. WOULD THAT COUNT AS AUTHENTIC?"
Panel 3: The first character responds, looking uncertain but willing to engage.
- Text: "I SUPPOSE. YEAH, SURE. COME WITH ME."
Panel 4: The scene shifts, showing the serious character looking impressed. The first character is gesturing dramatically.
- Text: "BEHOLD!"
Panel 5: The characters are now in front of a building, looking surprised.
- Text: "WELL I'LL BE DAMNED."
Panel 6: This panel shows the luminous sign of a familiar fast-food restaurant in a stylized graphic, emphasizing the punchline.
- Text on the sign: "TACO BELL"
Summary
The comic humorously discusses the concept of authenticity in food, culminating in the revelation that Taco Bell is being referenced as an "authentic" experience, despite its widely viewed status as fast food.