I once spent most of a lunch break comparing two things on a menu. I read both descriptions again, checked the prices, then asked the person opposite what they were having. They had already ordered.
It reminded me of Buridan's donkey, which, in one version of the thought experiment, cannot choose between two equally appealing piles of hay. I felt some sympathy for it. My lunch was supposed to be a break from making decisions.
Comic transcript
Panel 1. Paul hesitates over two wrapped sandwiches. The left package has a diagonal stripe; the right is plain. Leo waits beside him.
Paul: “They're equally good.”
Panel 2. Paul raises a finger to explain. Leo takes out his payment card.
Paul: “Like Buridan's donkey.”
Paul: “Two equal choices. No reason to pick either.”
Panel 3. Without speaking, Leo holds the striped sandwich and pays at the card terminal. The plain sandwich remains on the tray. Paul watches.
Panel 4. Leo turns to leave with his purchase. Paul points at it.
Paul: “That's the one I wanted.”
