Text of Tom Tomorrow's "This Modern World" comic:



Narattor: Wow, that's a pretty *mouth-watering steak* you've got there!

Man: It sure is!

Narrator: Of course, you've got to be careful not to think about it too
closely!

Man: What do you mean?

Narrator: Well, it certainly wouldnt do much for your appetite to
contemplate the reality of your juicy steak being sliced form the body
of a *dead animal* -- a sentient being, not unlike your own beloved dog
or cat -- and for that matter, not so terribly unlike yourself!  No, you
musn't think about these things -- not if you want to be able to *eat*
that slab of meat without feeling... queasy...  Well, bon appetit!

Man: Gee... thanks...