I know I exceeded the number of cartoon strips, but I felt the need to really do so.
Firstly, I would like to elaborate on what this story is about. Basically this entire comic strip is about how starhucks(starbucks), is severely overpriced, and how time-consuming the process of buying just a simple cup of coffee becomes. I did exaggerate that part a little, but it was only to add on to the effect. However though, I would not say the "time-consuming" part for Singapore, as most of the times the Starbucks in Singapore do give very quick service.
Where I experienced this was actually in UK, when I was there for a holiday. Basically what happens is that the person serving us would always ask questions regarding vouchers, discount and whatnot. Fine, that's actually alright, since it's their interest that we get our coffee with the best price. Then when you take a look at your receipt, BOOM. $6.50 for a cup of coffee, for a cup of "Starbucks" coffee.
Then there are the times where you are in a rush and just want to order a cup of coffee, no particular size, and you get the question, "What size would you like to have? Venti?(Which is the biggest size)"
Now when I chose the background, I was looking for an indoor background and one with a clock. This is to emphasis on the "time" effect, though I regret I couldn't actually change the time. When I was choosing the characters, I made sure the waitress was always smiling, giving the effect that she has been serving customers this way for years.
When I was choosing the guy buying the coffee, I wanted someone who looked like a standard office guy, to give the effect that he just wants his coffee, and go to work, like most office people. Finally, I added the old man so that I could put some humour into my comic strip. The reason is obvious of course, an old man has all the time in the world to buy his coffee.
Alright, I hope that you would enjoy my comic strip that I spend quite some time doing!
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