Epic Strips (no script)

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The Better Cat

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A young girl with curly red hair and freckles, named Sally, is sitting on a sidewalk crying. In the background, a Waymo car is driving away. The scene is set in a suburban neighborhood with trees and houses lining the street.
Sally: My cat got run over by a Waymo!
A comforting father figure, with short brown hair and wearing glasses, kneels next to Sally. He has a kind smile and is trying to reassure her. They are in a suburban setting.
Daddy: Don't worry, sweetheart. I'll make it better.
Daddy, with short brown hair and glasses, is on the phone. He looks angry and determined, standing outside in the suburban street. He is holding the phone to his ear and gesturing with his other hand.
Daddy: You better fix this!
Sally looks surprised and delighted as she sees her cat returning. The cat now has a shiny, metallic leg and glowing green eyes. The suburban street is still visible in the background, adding a sense of normalcy to the bizarre sight.
Sally: Whiskers, you're back! Like my tail?
The cat, now named Bionic Whiskers, strikes a playful pose, showing off its new bionic enhancements. The cat has a shiny metallic leg and glowing green eyes, and its fur is sleek and shiny. Sally is clapping her hands in excitement, while Daddy looks on proudly.
Bionic Whiskers: Meow-chanical!

The Squeaky Situation

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A young boy, Billy, with short brown hair and freckles, looks embarrassed as he talks to his mother in their cozy living room. Billy is wearing a blue t-shirt and jeans. His mother, who has long blonde hair and is wearing a red sweater, looks at him with curiosity.
Billy: Mom, I'm embarrassed. I made a squeak at school today.
Billy's mother raises an eyebrow with a slight smile, trying to understand the situation, as she sits on a comfortable beige couch with Billy standing nearby.
Mom: Do you mean out of your butt?
Billy is blushing and shaking his head, holding his clarinet in one hand. His mother looks relieved and amused.
Billy: No, Mom, it was from my clarinet.

Everlasting Peanut Butter

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A family kitchen with Daddy looking skeptically at a jar of organic peanut butter. The kitchen is cozy with wooden cabinets and a few potted plants on the windowsill. Daddy has a confused look on his face as he holds the jar.
Daddy: Why did you buy this fancy peanut butter, Mommy?
Mommy stands in the kitchen, smiling, while holding a jar of organic peanut butter. She has a confident expression, and the kitchen has a warm, inviting atmosphere.
Mommy: It's healthier and all-natural!
Daddy attempts to spread the peanut butter on a slice of bread, struggling as it clumps up. The kitchen countertop is cluttered with breakfast items, and Daddy's expression is one of frustration.
Daddy: It's impossible to spread! And it needs to be refrigerated! And costs more!
Mommy stands next to an open refrigerator, pointing inside. The fridge is packed with various jars of organic peanut butter. Mommy has a reassuring smile.
Mommy: But it lasts longer!
Close-up of the refrigerator interior, showing it completely filled with peanut butter jars. Each jar is labeled with different flavors. The scene is humorous, emphasizing the abundance of peanut butter.
Daddy: That's because I'd rather make a grilled cheese.

Billy's Bold Choices

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A young boy, Billy, with short brown hair and bright eyes, is standing in a cheerful living room, holding a colorful dress and looking at his father.
Billy: Daddy, can I wear this dress to school?
Billy is wearing a colorful dress. Billy's father, a tall man with a kind face and short blonde hair, is sitting on the couch, looking concerned and thoughtful, glancing at the dress. Daddy is holding a giant oversized chocolate bar. Billy is smiling.
Daddy: I'm not sure, Billy. Some kids might not understand. Would you like some chocolate?
Billy stands in front of a mirror, holding a pair of earrings with a determined expression, trying to imagine how he would look wearing them.
Billy: These earrings are so pretty!
Billy and Daddy are sitting on the couch. Daddy tries to smile reassuringly but looks a bit nervous. Daddy is holding an ice cream cone.
Daddy: Uh... How about some ice cream instead?
Billy: Thanks, Daddy! I love all the sweets you've been giving me.
Three months later, Billy, now noticeably chubbier, is standing in a school hallway. A group of kids are pointing and laughing at him. Billy looks sad and embarrassed.
*3 months later*
Kid 1: Look at Billy, he's so fat now!
Kid 2: Yeah, he can't even fit in those dresses anymore!

The Mysterious Alert Failure

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A frustrated manager, with a red face and furrowed brows, stands in an office room filled with computer screens displaying error messages. He's wearing a suit and tie, and his hair is slightly disheveled. The clock on the wall shows late afternoon.
Manager: How did I not get an alert when the website went down?
A group of engineers, diverse in appearance with different hairstyles and casual tech attire, gather around a conference table. They have laptops open and are discussing excitedly. One engineer, a woman with curly hair and glasses, is holding a tablet showing high-tech monitor options.
Engineer 1: We can add AI-based predictive monitoring!
Engineer 2: Or add a 24/7 on-call support team!
An engineer, the woman with curly hair and glasses, looks curiously at the manager who is sitting at the conference table. The manager has a sheepish expression, hinting at a confession.
Engineer 1: Wait, what were you doing when the alert was missed?
The manager is pictured sitting in a dark movie theater with a bucket of popcorn in his lap, looking at his phone with a silenced mode icon visible. The screen shows a movie playing in the background.
Manager: I was at the movies with my phone silenced.

The Cleanliness Seeker

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Daddy is bending down, spotting Mommy's credit card on the floor amidst the mess. He has a mischievous grin on his face.
Daddy: Look what I found... I have an idea.
Mommy is tidying up the room, folding clothes and organizing shoes. She looks determined to clean up the mess.
Mommy: Have you seen my credit card?
Daddy slyly tucks the credit card under a pile of clothes while looking around to make sure Mommy doesn't see.
Daddy: I think it's under one of those piles.
Mommy is in a spotless bedroom holding a credit card standing next to a clean dresser. She looks surprised and slightly amused.
Mommy: I found it! And this room is so clean now.
Daddy is smiling in a bedroom.
Daddy: Sounds like a win-win to me!

Autopilot Adventures

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A nighttime scene inside a car, with Daddy at the wheel wearing sunglasses. He's casually glancing at his phone. Mommy, Billy, and Sally are sitting in their seats looking concerned.
Mommy: Daddy, shouldn't you be paying attention?
Daddy: Relax, the autopilot's got this.
Close-up of Daddy, still wearing sunglasses, with a smirk on his face. The phone screen reflects in his sunglasses. It's night.
Daddy: Look, no hands! And the autopilot can't tell I'm busy texting because of these sunglasses.
The car is shown from outside, speeding along a dark road. The headlights illuminate the path ahead, but there's a sharp turn coming up.
Sally: But it's night time, Daddy.
Billy: Daddy, watch out for the turn!
Daddy is driving. Inside the car, everyone is panicked. Daddy's sunglasses are slightly askew, and the phone is slipping from his hand. Sally points out the window with fear in her eyes. It's night.
Sally: We're going off the road!
Billy: I'll help!
Daddy: Kids, get back in your seats!
The car is airborne, soaring off a cliff into the night sky. Everyone inside has a shocked expression, and the phone floats weightlessly.
Mommy: I knew we should've just taken the train!

The Great Key Hunt

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A cozy living room with a sofa, a coffee table, and a bookshelf. Mommy is frantically searching under the cushions.
Mommy: I swear I left my keys right here!
Daddy, holding a flashlight, is peering under the sofa while Mommy checks the bookshelf.
Daddy: Have you checked the fridge? You left your phone there last week.
Mommy and Daddy in the kitchen. Mommy looks inside the fridge while Daddy checks the oven.
Mommy: What's wrong with your neck?
Mommy triumphantly holding up her keys, which were in the fruit bowl on the counter.
Mommy: Found them! They were hiding in plain sight!

Billy's Gaming Dilemma

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Billy sits on a couch, gaming controller in hand, eyes glued to the TV screen.
Mommy: Billy, you've been playing for hours. Take a break, sweetie.
Billy: Just one more level, Mom!
Mommy stands by the sofa, hands on her hips, while Billy continues playing.
Mommy: Billy, seriously, it's time to stop. You need to rest.
Billy: I'm almost done, I promise!
Billy, engrossed in his game, starts fidgeting uncomfortably on the sofa.
Billy: I can't pause now... but I really have to go...
Mommy gasps in shock as she notices a wet spot on the sofa, while Billy looks embarrassed.
Mommy: Billy! Did you just...?
Billy: Uh-oh...
Billy holds a cleaning spray and rag, cleaning the sofa under Mommy's supervision.
Mommy: Next time, prioritize your needs over the game.
Billy: Lesson learned, Mom!

The Verification Saga

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An office desk with a laptop, coffee mug, and a man sitting in front of it.
Daddy: Oh, I received an email saying I have an important message to check.
Close-up of the laptop screen showing a login prompt.
*Please enter your username and password.*
Daddy looks puzzled at the screen displaying a second verification step.
*Your password has expired.*
Daddy holding his phone while entering a code into the laptop.
*Please enter the code in your text message.*
The screen shows a request for biometric verification.
Daddy: Seriously? A face scan now?
Daddy making a face at the laptop camera for biometric verification.
*What were the initials of your first crush in elementary school?*
Daddy is at home looking intently at an iPad.
*A child device in your account needs to accept the terms of service.*
Daddy sighing in frustration as the screen processes the verification.
*Select the images of crosswalks that don't have more than one fire hydrant.*
Daddy slumped over the desk, defeated, while the maintenance message is shown on the screen.
**Important Message**: *The site may be down for maintenance for one hour on Tuesday.*
The laptop screen displays a 'Site Under Maintenance' message.
Daddy: You've got to be kidding me!