First Contact - Sheldon® Comic Strip

PANEL 1: ARTHUR, a yellow duck, stands next to OSO, a fawn pug. They both look directly at the viewer.
ARTHUR: You can tell how excited a dog is for a treat by WHICH PARTS of their mouth make first contact.

PANEL 2: ARTHUR looks at OSO as a hand comes in from the right, with a piece of grey kibble. OSO’s lips are pursed, eyes squinting, clearly not sure he wants the treat.
NARRATION: Emotionally beige, basic kibble.
ARTHUR: They lips go first, reluctantly.

PANEL 3: ARTHUR continues, while the hand from the right, with open palm, hands OSO a better treat. His mouth is wide open, eyes excited.
NARRATION: A respectable mid-tier chew.
ARTHUR: The teeth go first, but gently.

PANEL 4: ARTHUR cringes, as the hand from the right has disappeared into OSO’s mouth, his eyes dilated in joy, stars springing from his head.
NARRATION: Freshly cooked chicken.
ARTHUR: Oh no. They’ve invloed THE MOLARS.

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