Dr. Mortimer Von Sprocket, the eccentric scientist known for his groundbreaking–and often questionable–inventions, recently shocked the world with his latest claim: the creation of an invisible sandwich. However, in a twist that only history’s most famous mad scientists could appreciate, the elusive delicacy was lost almost immediately after its purported invention.
Dr. Von Sprocket, who was sporting his usual mismatched lab coat and goggles (woven from what he claims to be the silk of specially bred time-traveling silkworms), held an impromptu press conference at his laboratory, which also doubles as the local bowling alley.
“Today, we stand on the precipice of culinary and scientific revolution,” he declared, gesturing animatedly to an empty plate on the lab bench behind him. “Behold, the world’s first invisible sandwich!”
Eyewitnesses report the room culminated into a gradual murmur of skepticism, curiosity, and hunger—as the mention of sandwiches can often incite. Unfortunately, Dr. Von Sprocket’s next announcement plummeted the audience’s appetite for amazement into a sea of confusion.
“Regrettably, I must inform you that I can no longer find the prototype,” the scientist admitted, scratching his head and peering under the bench for good measure. “It was here just a moment ago.”
His press conference audience was soon invited to join the less-than-enthusiastic search party or, as those present called it, a moderately confused shuffle around the room.
Skeptics argue that the invisible sandwich might just be nothing more than an empty plate due to a lunchtime blunder. Yet, Dr. Von Sprocket insists his creation is of impeccable taste—albeit, in more ways than one.
“Think of the possibilities!” he insisted when confronted by bewildered reporters. “No more crumbs, the foundation for a diet revolution, and an end to sandwich envy! You can enjoy a turkey and cheese, and no one else will ever know.”
In a stroke of marketing genius, or perhaps folly, Dr. Von Sprocket is allegedly already in talks with high-profile chefs from Invisible Foods, a restaurant concept solely based on taking reservations for tables that, incidentally, don’t exist.
Colleagues and culinary critics remain divided on whether an invisible sandwich can truly be classified as a piece of culinary art. However, restaurateurs worldwide have been cautious in applauding Von Sprocket’s invention, fearing the eventual demand for equally invisible cutlery.
The Invisible Sandwich remains, for now, elusive—even to its own inventor. When asked what his future plans are, Von Sprocket announced his next target is creating an edible yet undetectable fruit salad, which he assures is “going to be absolutely bananas.”
In the meantime, Dr. Von Sprocket has confirmed that despite the incident, his local bakery has agreed to produce an entire line of invisible bread loaves. To anyone curious, he offers one sage piece of scientific advice: “Trust the process, and always bring extra mayonnaise—just in case.”