Playful Comic Strip Shows Small Talk Gone Wrong with Jon and Stephanie

In a grocery store aisle, an unexpected encounter between two old acquaintances takes a hilariously dark turn in a four-panel comic strip. The comic strip, created by @jonwritescomedy, @griffly_creations, and @JustJonComic, humorously captures the pitfalls of small talk.

**Panel 1:**

Stephanie, wearing a dark shirt and sporting long dark brown hair, appears surprised to run into Jon, who is casually dressed in a green T-shirt with glasses and a beard. With one hand on his grocery cart, Jon greets her with, "Stephanie! Hi! How are you?"

**Panel 2:**

The mood shifts dramatically as Stephanie, looking distressed with her arms crossed, unloads a series of unfortunate events: "Not good. I lost my job. My husband divorced me. My house burnt down. And my grandma died in the fire. How are you?"

**Panel 3:**

A momentary pause ensues as both characters process Stephanie's confession, standing amidst the colorful products on the grocery store shelves. The contrast in their expressions sets the stage for the comic's punchline.

**Panel 4:**

With a cheerful expression, Jon responds, "I'm doing great, thanks!" leaving Stephanie visibly upset. The stark contrast between their circumstances and Jon's upbeat response provides a darkly humorous commentary on the often superficial nature of small talk.

The image, featuring the hashtags @jonwritescomedy, @griffly_creations, and @JustJonComic, has resonated with many on Reddit, sparking discussions about the awkwardness of social interactions and the cultural differences in responding to the question, "How are you?" The comic strip serves as a reminder that sometimes, small talk can go hilariously wrong.