These two characters in this cartoon shows a bread disappearing into a toaster and coming back out. Both characters ponder where the bread went when they didn't see it for the short time it disappeared in the toaster. This shows they lack object permanence which is when a child from the age birth to 2 years old cannot see that objects exist independently of one's actions. A good example if a child lacks object permanence if they are entertained by peek-a- boo. The baby believes that you have truly disappeared, but when you have suddenly reappear, they are surprised and excited and giggle. If the baby achieved object permanence, they would have known you were to come back, because they know you didn't disappear, but rather in not the line of
