Pearls Before Swine by Stephan Pastis for August 12, 2014
August 11, 2014
August 13, 2014
Transcript:
Lemming 1: okay, guys, this is it... The dramatic end to our sad little Lemming lives... Alright, Bob, you jump to your death first. Lemming 2: i can't I'm already touching the ground. Lemming 1: We need to stagger our jumping times.
Seriously though, I agree with other posters, what’s with the lemmings arcs? They’re not very funny, and we all know that lemmings don’t jump off cliffs.
Gary Larson did the ultimate lemming cartoon years ago, probably in the 80s. Far Side fans know the one I mean. Pastis is trying to recapture that moment of comics gold.
Pastis peaked over 10 years ago with the “That bug zapper’s a godsend” cartoon (which is still one of my all-time favorites). Except for the puns, it’s been all downhill since then.
I like the lemmings and the puns are great too. Keep up the good work Stephan. If the moaners really didn’t like your strip they would not be reading it everyday.
I’m surprised gocomics didn’t stop publication of this comic , in light of recent suicide by Robin Williams. Though I’m sure Robin would have been tickled by it himself
I know this was written and drawn probably months ago, but this is bad timing, because actor/comedian Robin Williams took his own life yesterday :( may he rest in peace
One thing about the lemmings arcs is that they’re visual. Mort Walker was once told by an editor: “If you cover up the art and your comic strip is still funny, you’re not a cartoonist, you’re a writer.” (That being said, I’ve often wanted to see “Pogo Without Art” simply for the great dialogue…….)
I like the lemmings. The only character I don’t care for is the hippo. My friend isn’t a huge fan of the crocs, which I don’t get because I love them. My point is, everyone has favorites and Pastis shouldn’t kill off any of them. Not that it matters because he brings them all back to life at some point.
I Love Pearls. Best comic since Calvin and Hobbes and the Far Side. I think this strip, however, is poorly times with the death of Robin Williams. Just my opinion.
I wish Pastis would stop the lemming jokes mostly because they are a constant reminder of Disney’s horrible slaughter of lemmings just to make a stupid movie. It has been repeated so many times people think lemmings do jump off cliffs. Why not go for the Disney jugular and do a series of strips about them driving them off the cliff? Others have successfully taken on animal testing, etc through the comics. Why not this?
Sherlock Watson about 10 years ago
I’m guessing that lemmings never wash their feet.
jackhs about 10 years ago
This is another “Pastis running out of ideas lemming day”
Jonathan Mason about 10 years ago
Seriously though, I agree with other posters, what’s with the lemmings arcs? They’re not very funny, and we all know that lemmings don’t jump off cliffs.
Kaputnik about 10 years ago
Gary Larson did the ultimate lemming cartoon years ago, probably in the 80s. Far Side fans know the one I mean. Pastis is trying to recapture that moment of comics gold.
Richard Howland-Bolton Premium Member about 10 years ago
Lemming abuser!!!http://www.adfg.alaska.gov/index.cfm?adfg=wildlifenews.view_article&articles_id=56
Sisyphos about 10 years ago
Now you’ve gone and done it, Bob! This lemming traffic jam means they’ll all survive to torment us another day!
Plumbob Wilson about 10 years ago
Pastis peaked over 10 years ago with the “That bug zapper’s a godsend” cartoon (which is still one of my all-time favorites). Except for the puns, it’s been all downhill since then.
DamnHappyChappy about 10 years ago
I like the lemmings and the puns are great too. Keep up the good work Stephan. If the moaners really didn’t like your strip they would not be reading it everyday.
Cjbpp about 10 years ago
I LOVE “Pearls” AND the puns. I wish my local paper carried the strip. Thanks to the ‘net I can read them here!Stephan, don’t EVER stop!
dsom8 about 10 years ago
This arc is over the cliff. And somewhat hyperbolic.
lastangelman about 10 years ago
I’m surprised gocomics didn’t stop publication of this comic , in light of recent suicide by Robin Williams. Though I’m sure Robin would have been tickled by it himself
RG_Dustbin about 10 years ago
Don’t understand what people have against lemmings. For me, a gin and tonic wouldn’t be the same without a slice of one.
puddlesplatt about 10 years ago
and why is it always Bob first,,,how about Mort or Zeke ?Mary Sue needs to get into the act also!
Jeanne Brimat Premium Member about 10 years ago
REALLY tired of lemmings jumping off cliffs strips.
puddlesplatt about 10 years ago
Why may I ask…Bob is always first? how about Mort or Zeke or even Susie Sue, or is that her, giving the orders?
scopemaker about 10 years ago
Yes, stupid. But I couldn’t help reading this in Robin Williams voice.
steverinoCT about 10 years ago
…and go forward to Feb 4 2004 for a bit of unwitting fore-shadowing.http://www.gocomics.com/pearlsbeforeswine/2004/02/04
Cameron1988 Premium Member about 10 years ago
I know this was written and drawn probably months ago, but this is bad timing, because actor/comedian Robin Williams took his own life yesterday :( may he rest in peace
Godfreydaniel about 10 years ago
One thing about the lemmings arcs is that they’re visual. Mort Walker was once told by an editor: “If you cover up the art and your comic strip is still funny, you’re not a cartoonist, you’re a writer.” (That being said, I’ve often wanted to see “Pogo Without Art” simply for the great dialogue…….)
Queen of America about 10 years ago
I like the lemmings. The only character I don’t care for is the hippo. My friend isn’t a huge fan of the crocs, which I don’t get because I love them. My point is, everyone has favorites and Pastis shouldn’t kill off any of them. Not that it matters because he brings them all back to life at some point.
MrsFudd about 10 years ago
I Love Pearls. Best comic since Calvin and Hobbes and the Far Side. I think this strip, however, is poorly times with the death of Robin Williams. Just my opinion.
BudsGlory about 10 years ago
Hey Stef the lemming stuff doesn’t work very well. Seems as if it is the same joke over and over and over.
Fido (aka Felix Rex) about 10 years ago
So your basically saying that we should not expect every one of Pastis’ offerings to be a Pearl.
Number Three about 10 years ago
Yep. That’s a good idea.
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FelicityM about 10 years ago
I wish Pastis would stop the lemming jokes mostly because they are a constant reminder of Disney’s horrible slaughter of lemmings just to make a stupid movie. It has been repeated so many times people think lemmings do jump off cliffs. Why not go for the Disney jugular and do a series of strips about them driving them off the cliff? Others have successfully taken on animal testing, etc through the comics. Why not this?
claire de la lune. about 10 years ago
I wish these sad, little lemmings strips would end.
Phil (full phname Philip Philop) over 7 years ago
The last lemming to jump should just push off and make them all fall at the same time