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

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

• 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

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

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

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.

See Also

• Michael Kupperman
• Tales Designed to Thrizzle
• Adult Swim
• Surreal humor
• Absurdist fiction