Why was Captain America not eating? The truth behind the shawarma scene
                                
                                
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                                The post-credit shawarma scene in the 2012 film *The Avengers* is one of the most beloved moments in the Marvel Cinematic Universe. Yet, eagle-eyed fans noticed one detail: Why was Captain America not eating with his fellow heroes? The real answer is a classic movie production story involving a beard and a time crunch.