## xkcd_automation.png

This is a three-panel comic strip featuring two stick figure characters sitting at a table.

In the first panel:
- The left side of the image shows one stick figure seated on the left and another on the right.
- The character on the left has their arms resting on the table, with one hand slightly raised as if reaching for something. 
- The character on the right is holding what appears to be a spoon or fork in their right hand, poised above a plate of food that looks like it contains some kind of pasta dish and possibly vegetables.
- There are two glasses placed on the table between them.

The text at the bottom reads: "CAN YOU PASS THE SALT?"

In the second panel:
- The scene remains largely unchanged with both characters in their previous positions. 
- The character on the right is still holding a spoon or fork, and it appears they have moved slightly closer to the plate.
- The text at the top of this panel reads: "CAN YOU PASS THE SALT?"

In the third panel:
- Both figures are now looking towards each other with expressions that suggest frustration or exasperation. 
- The character on the left is still seated, arms resting on the table, and appears to be speaking.
- The character on the right has moved slightly back from their plate but continues to hold a spoon or fork in their hand.
- The text at the bottom reads: "I SAID— I KNOW! I'M DEVELOPING A SYSTEM TO PASS YOU ARBITRARY CONDIMENTS. IT'S BEEN 20 MINUTES! IT'LL SAVE TIME IN THE LONG RUN!"

The comic humorously depicts an endless loop of one character asking for salt and the other character responding with a grandiose plan to automate condiment passing, which is clearly not helping in the immediate situation.

This description was generated automatically from image files by a local LLM, and thus, may not be fully accurate. Please feel free to ask questions if you have further questions about the nature of the image or its meaning within the presentation.