Pearls Before Swine by Stephan Pastis for September 18, 2016
Transcript:
Rat: Pig took a test called 'away'. He needs it in order to become a travel adviser. Goat: Those guys make a lot of money. When does he find out how he did? Rat: Any minute. I'm waiting for his call. There he is now. Pig: I did it! I passed! Rat: Pig passed away! He passed away!! Man: This is a very sick comic strip.
BE THIS GUY about 8 years ago
Sick yet predictable.
Sherlock Watson about 8 years ago
And with the money he’ll earn, he’ll buy the farm any day now!
garcoa about 8 years ago
It is good that Pig passed something, other than gas.
asianwoof about 8 years ago
Morbidly amusing.
Templo S.U.D. about 8 years ago
Somehow, I knew the punchline was coming after reading the first panel and looking at the second to the last panel at the same time.
Packratjohn Premium Member about 8 years ago
He was so excited, he kicked a bucket.
knight1192a about 8 years ago
The rare good pun these days.
pearlsbs about 8 years ago
Pig is probably tired from studying hard. Now he can rest in peace.
bigcatbusiness about 8 years ago
Wasn’t that already obvious?
Tue Elung-Jensen about 8 years ago
Not his fault people misunderstand the context.
cdgar about 8 years ago
Let the luau begin!
Brass Orchid Premium Member about 8 years ago
I am reminded of Tony Soprano at the roulette wheel after taking peyote, finally accepting that his nephew, Christopher, is gone and that the burden of his passing his upon him.
juicebruce about 8 years ago
Wow ! A human talking to Pastis in the last panel !
Cameron1988 Premium Member about 8 years ago
LOL
Chad Cheetah about 8 years ago
Does this count as a pun strip?Also, surprised Rat is happy.
MeGoNow Premium Member about 8 years ago
It’s true. Rat’s reaction would have been the same either way.
Vonne Anton about 8 years ago
Pastis’ reply: “And your point is . . . ?”
pugmahone12 about 8 years ago
More crocs. And I am serious.
Loopy Frogger Premium Member about 8 years ago
But its sick in a Good Way…
Kaputnik about 8 years ago
The strange thing about this strip is that Rat seems genuinely happy for Pig in the next to last panel. It works for Goat, but maybe Rat could just be the one with the obligatory Pastis criticism at the end.
A_NY_Outlaw about 8 years ago
anyone who knows Rat, understands.
Sherlock Watson about 8 years ago
Everyone flag the troll.
NWdryad about 8 years ago
Knowing Pastis I would have expected that the test was called “Gas”.
NWdryad about 8 years ago
I would flag the troll if this stupid iPad would let me.
floralian about 8 years ago
Sheesh!! May I suggest the application of a large glass of prune juice to rid yourself of the ill humors?
Lyman Elliott Premium Member about 8 years ago
I almost passed away myself.Why?I was laughing so hard I couldn’t breath.
OPQRSTV98 about 8 years ago
Why is everyone thinking bacon?
Stocky One about 8 years ago
Yes… and that’s why I love it.
Number Three about 8 years ago
That reminds me when Brian and Stewie in Family Guy went back to the future to make 9/11 happen in the episode “Back to the Pilot”When they came to the present Stewie said “We did it, Brian! We made 9/11 happen!” and they started jumping up and down with joy.xxx
John Reece about 8 years ago
Next thing you know, Rat will take a test called “gas”
Sisyphos about 8 years ago
Yes, punsters and punfans, let us rejoice, for Pig has passed Away! And, next, let’s go beat some sense into Cartoon-Boy!
ursamaj about 8 years ago
Such is the sad life of those cursed with the tendancy to pun. Few people ever find them clever or funny, no matter how original or clever the punsters think they are.
HowieL about 8 years ago
@gene06825 – I think SP does the strip the way he does because it is, after all, his strip. Naturally, you’re entitled to your opinion. In my opinion, I suggest decaf.
cjkpoker about 8 years ago
“Travel adviser.” “Those guys make a lot of money.”
That may be the funniest joke Pastis has ever written!
Ceeg22 Premium Member about 8 years ago
I’m impressed that Rat is so happy about Pig’s success
chris_weaver about 8 years ago
Pig himself wants to travel abroad so badly, he’s pining for the Fjords!
GarfieldJune19 about 8 years ago
This has got to be the puniest comic I’ve ever read.
Hello zeeba neighba over 5 years ago
Just imagine some people yelling “_______ passed away!” Happily XD
JADENGOODING about 4 years ago
’minds me of the time rat tried to help pig with his pronunciation and made t so the words formed the sentence: I am flatulent
Boxo croco says happy derby almost 4 years ago
Yes, yes it is Bob
erau4389 about 2 years ago
or rat will steal it
leopardglily almost 2 years ago
Oy. Hahahahahaha