Snake 'n' Bacon

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Snake 'n' Bacon is a comic strip created by American cartoonist Michael Kupperman. The strip features the titular characters, Snake and Bacon, who are a snake and a strip of bacon, respectively. The comic is known for its surreal and absurdist humor.

Publication History[edit | edit source]

The characters first appeared in Kupperman's comic book series, Tales Designed to Thrizzle, which was published by Fantagraphics Books. The series debuted in 2005 and quickly gained a cult following due to its unique blend of humor and art.

Characters[edit | edit source]

  • Snake - A literal snake who often finds himself in bizarre situations. Snake is characterized by his silent demeanor and expressive body language.
  • Bacon - A strip of bacon that can talk and often provides humorous commentary. Bacon is known for his catchphrase, "I'm Bacon!"

Television Adaptation[edit | edit source]

In 2009, a television pilot based on Snake 'n' Bacon was produced for Adult Swim, a programming block on the Cartoon Network. The pilot featured a mix of live-action and animation, and included appearances by Kristen Schaal, H. Jon Benjamin, and David Cross. Despite its unique style, the pilot was not picked up for a full series.

Style and Themes[edit | edit source]

Snake 'n' Bacon is noted for its absurdist and surreal humor, often incorporating non sequiturs, parody, and satire. The comic frequently breaks the fourth wall and includes meta-humor.

Legacy[edit | edit source]

Although Snake 'n' Bacon did not achieve mainstream success, it has maintained a dedicated fanbase and is considered a cult classic. The characters have appeared in various other works by Michael Kupperman, and the comic continues to be celebrated for its originality and humor.

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