Comics Tagged : food

Two Great Tastes That Go Great Together

Two Great Tastes That Go Great Together

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Title
Two Great Tastes That Go Great Together
Date
May 22, 2022
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Transcript

Panel 1 : Int. Television Studio – Day

A game show contestant stands at a podium, cheering with excitement. His nametag reads “Mark.” Next to him stands Drew Carey, who speaks into his signature skinny microphone.

Drew Carey
Actual retail price is twenty-two thousand dollars…
Panel 2 : Int. Television Studio – Continuous

In the adjacent showroom, a spokesmodel stands smiling next to a large powerboat on a trailer.

Drew Carey (O.S.)
…which means Mark will take home this brand new boat…
Panel 3 : Int. Television Studio – Continous

Closer on the boat and spokesmodel, who now holds a large kitchen knife to the bow of the boat.

Drew Carey (O.S.)
…if he can correctly guess IS IT CAKE?
Panel 4 : Int. Studio Executive’s Office – Continous

An executive sits opposite Kevin.

Executive
This is the dumbest pitch I’ve ever heard.

Kevin leans in.

Kevin
Or the greatest?

Next to Kevin is a poster on an easel that reads, “The Price is Cake!”

Kustody Kitchen!

Kustody Kitchen!

Strip Info

Title
Kustody Kitchen!
Date
March 20, 2022
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Transcript

Panel 1 : Int. TV Studio – Day

Two parents stare each other down, holding up plates of pasta.

Caption
Thursday at 8! Two newly-divorced parents face off to see who can make the most delicious meal…
Panel 2 : Int. TV Studio – Continuous

A smiling boy, wearing a blindfold, tries the pasta as the parents look on.

Caption
…for the most important judges of all… their kids!
Panel 3 : Int. TV Studio – Continuous

The Mom stands smiling with her son. A winning ribbon pinned to her chest. In the background, security pulls the father away. The Dad reaches out and yells in desperation.

Caption
…and whoever loses, gives up visitation rights FOREVER! It’s Kustody Kitchen!
Panel 4 : Int. Living Room – Continuous

Kevin sits on the couch with his bird, watching this commercial. His eyes wide in shock.

Kevin
Holy shit.
Bird
Right? I love this show.

Happy Thanksgiving

Happy Thanksgiving

Strip Info

Title
Happy Thanksgiving
Date
November 25, 2021
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Notes

Here’s the original version of this comic. I changed it when folks pointed out to me that pet birds eat chicken all the time. Which is technically cannibalism, right?

Transcript

Panel 1 : Int. Home – Day

Wearing a pink kitchen apron, Kevin walks in, holding a large cooked turkey on a platter. Across the table, his bird perches on the back of chair watching.

Kevin
Happy Thanksgiving!
Panel 2 : Int. Home – Continuous

Kevin places the turkey down on the table. His bird leans over to inspect.

Bird
Jerry?
Panel 3 : Int. Home – Continuous

Kevin’s bird looks up at him.

Bird
I think I knew this guy.
Panel 4 : Int. Home – Continuous

Kevin looks shocked.

Kevin
Oh gosh! I’m sorry!
Bird
Don’t be. He was a jerk. Let’s eat.

After You

After You

Strip Info

Title
After You
Date
September 12, 2021
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Transcript

Panel 1 : Int. Home – Day

Kevin sits on his couch. His bird perched on his hand.

Kevin
Have you ever eaten a worm?
Bird
No. I’m an indoor bird.
Panel 2 : Int. Home – Continuous

The bird hops to Kevin’s shoulder.

Bird
Have you?
Kevin
Nope.
Panel 3 : Int. Home – Continuous

Kevin continues.

Kevin
D-do you want to?
Bird
Do you?
Panel 4 : Int. Home – Continuous

Kevin shrugs.

Kevin
I mean…
Bird
…Cuz it sounds like you do.
Panel 4 : Int. Home – Moments Later

Kevin and the bird face off on opposite sides of a plate with an earthworm on it. Kevin raises his eyebrows.

Bird
(skeptical)
O.K. What’s… what’s going on here?

If I Was On “Hot Ones”

If I Was On “Hot Ones”

Strip Info

Title
If I Was On “Hot Ones”
Date
January 8, 2020
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Notes

Sean Evans liked this on Instagram.

Transcript

Panel 1 : Int. Hot Ones Set – Day

Close up on Kevin sitting at the Hot Ones table. His eyes pop out and his mouth pickers.

Panel 2 : Int. Hot Ones Set – Continuous

Still close up. Kevin opens his mouth. Fire bursts out. His eyes pour water.

Panel 3 : Int. Hot Ones Set – Continuous

Still close up. Kevin hunches over. Crying in pain. Tears streaming from his face.

Panel 4 : Int. Hot Ones Set – Continuous

Now wider. We see Sean Evens sitting across from Kevin. A confused look on his face.

Sean Evans
Um… We haven’t started yet.
Kevin
I’m out!

The Age Old Question

The Age Old Question

Strip Info

Title
The Age Old Question
Date
March 20, 2019
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Transcript

Panel 1 : Int. Living Room – Evening

Toast sit on the couch, playing a video game. Over their shoulder, Egg sits ast the table, looking at a laptop.

Egg
What do you want to eat tonight?
Toast
Whatever. You pick.
Panel 2 : Int. Living Room – Continuous

Egg offers a suggestion.

Egg
Pizza?
Toast (OS)
Nah.
Panel 3 : Int. Living Room – Continuous

Egg offers another suggestion.

Egg
Tacos.
Toast (OS)
We just had tacos.
Panel 4 : Int. Living Room – Continuous

Annoyed, Egg offers another suggestion.

Egg
Burgers.
Toast (OS)
Too Greasy.
Panel 5 : Int. Living Room – Continuous

Patience gone, Egg offers yet another suggestion.

Egg
Sushi.
Toast (OS)
Too Fishy.
Panel 6 : Int. Living Room – Continuous

Egg stand behind Toast, face screwed up in frustration. Oblivious, Toast keeps playing their game.

Egg
What do you want to eat tonight?
Toast
Whatever. You pick.

Sheet Cake Rules Everything Around Me

Sheet Cake Rules Everything Around Me

Strip Info

Title
Sheet Cake Rules Everything Around Me
Date
March 16, 2019
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Notes

When I first posted this comic, I got some comments misinterpreting it as being about white male privilege. I can see how one might read that into it, so I redrew it with Sarah. Same joke – just hopefully a little more clear.

Transcript

Panel 1 : Int. Auxiliary Hall – Day

Two Judges look over Chef Alexis’ cake. One of them has a clipboard. Alexis stands alongside it with a smile.

Judge #1
…And what have we here?
Chef Alexis
This is a peanut butter banana cake with whipped ganache.
Panel 2 : Int. Auxiliary Hall – Moments Later

Two Judges look over Chef Rie’s cake. Rie stands alongside it with a smile.

Judge #1
…And this?
Chef Rie
A chocolate hazelnut cake with salted caramel sauce.
Panel 3 : Int. Auxiliary Hall – Moments Later

Two Judges look over Kevin’s cake. He stands nearby, arms crossed, smoking.

Kevin
This is a yellow sheet cake I bought at the grocery store.
Panel 4 : Int. Auxiliary Hall – Later

Kevin stands on the winner’s pedestal at the #1 spot. A large trophy at his feet. Still smoking, he holds his arms out as if to say, “What do you want from me?” Alexis sits at second place, upset. Rie sits at third place, sad.