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Country of Origin Switch Comic

A three-panel comic strip. First panel: Group of angry, masked figures in dark blue, pointing and yelling at each other against a black background. Second panel: A man with a serious expression pointing at a wall switch labeled 'COUNTRY OF ORIGIN' with an 'X' above it; watermark '@SKS_CARTOON #248' on the left. Third panel: Diverse group of people (various ethnicities, clothing) with wide-eyed shocked expressions standing under a single spotlight in a dim room.
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COUNTRY OF ORIGIN

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A three-panel comic strip. First panel: Group of angry, masked figures in dark blue, pointing and yelling at each other against a black background. Second panel: A man with a serious expression pointing at a wall switch labeled 'COUNTRY OF ORIGIN' with an 'X' above it; watermark '@SKS_CARTOON #248' on the left. Third panel: Diverse group of people (various ethnicities, clothing) with wide-eyed shocked expressions standing under a single spotlight in a dim room.

Origin notes

The comic appears to be an original creation by @SKS_CARTOON, as indicated by the watermark '#248'. It likely circulates on social media platforms. The style suggests digital cartooning, possibly created with graphic design software.

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