I mentioned to someone that 2020 was an election year. She said last time, we had a choice between a crazy man and a criminal. I said in 2020, they’re all crazy.
“It was the best of times, it was the worst of times, it was the age of wisdom, it was the age of foolishness, it was the epoch of belief, it was the epoch of incredulity, it was the season of light, it was the season of darkness, it was the spring of hope, it was the winter of despair.” Charles Dickens, “A Tale of Two Cities”
I transfer important dates like birthdays onto my paper calendar, but I keep my old calendars in case I need to check on certain events in the past. And, yes, paper calendars are old school, but they work remarkably well for visual references to plan your month.
I think if we all tried to live our lives outside of politics this year we would ALL get along a lot better. And we would probably be happier. We have allowed the ugliness of politics to color all aspects of our lives.
I don’t know why everyone’s complaining. Life is good and I’ve had a fantastic 2019. But, then again, I don’t base my happiness on my political leanings. My 401(k) is booming, my job is great, I’m making more money than ever before and even have more time to enjoy it. I’m looking forward to an even better 2020.
BE THIS GUY over 4 years ago
Only the dates change. The problems remain the same.
arenicejam over 4 years ago
True it’s been a crappy year looking forward to 2020.
B UTTONS over 4 years ago
The year needed to be drawn-and-quartered before setting afire.
Unfortunately, 2020 is going to be as uncivil as 2016.
deojaideep aka Courage over 4 years ago
Totally agree with Rat! 2019 was the worst year for me.
Bilan over 4 years ago
To paraphrase the Doctor, you can remove the cause, but not the symptom.
Renatus Profuturus Frigeridus Premium Member over 4 years ago
For me was a good year : I’m retired from May .
alaskajohn1 over 4 years ago
He should have done this to 2016.
Say What Now‽ Premium Member over 4 years ago
Can anyone name a year that they weren’t happy to see end?
Gent over 4 years ago
A new year is just the same old wine in a new bottle.
Lyons Group, Inc. over 4 years ago
Ours are recyclables. No burning necessary.
Troglodyte over 4 years ago
Rat, control the urge to purge!
TampaFanatic1 over 4 years ago
Hopefully 2020 will be a better year for everyone!
James Wolfenstein over 4 years ago
I’d be purging 2020…
Andrew Sleeth over 4 years ago
That would’ve worked fine without the onomatopoeia, Stephan.
Breadboard over 4 years ago
Happy New Year ! May the Power of the Croc be with you ;-)
Zebrastripes over 4 years ago
AMEN! But I fear 2020 will be a defining year…..God help us all
Procat Premium Member over 4 years ago
If anybody thinks any Blue or Red politician in any office will make any difference, should not be allowed to vote!
Zebrastripes over 4 years ago
Happy New Year!
tripwire45 over 4 years ago
I mentioned to someone that 2020 was an election year. She said last time, we had a choice between a crazy man and a criminal. I said in 2020, they’re all crazy.
Ellis97 over 4 years ago
That’s one way to get rid of your old calendar.
walstib Premium Member over 4 years ago
I’ll reserve judgement on 2020 until after Nov 3, we’ll know better by then.
alison over 4 years ago
Stephan, brilliant.
Kveldulf over 4 years ago
Which is the worst possible outcome: Donald Trump, Mike Pence, or Mitch McConnell? Pick one ………. but, dear gods, please do not vote for any of them!
well-i-never over 4 years ago
I’d rather flush 10 or 15 times.
Major Matt Mason Premium Member over 4 years ago
I’m with Rat on this one.
jel354 over 4 years ago
A graphic and cathartic of the second “Out of the Gene Pool” strip (https://www.gocomics.com/outofthegenepool/2002/01/01)
sparkle 13 Premium Member over 4 years ago
2020 will be one you will need to FLUSH….. !!! lol
nathanbtlr over 4 years ago
Most of them since I was 5 years old.
the lost wizard over 4 years ago
Blech.
mauser7 over 4 years ago
“It was the best of times, it was the worst of times, it was the age of wisdom, it was the age of foolishness, it was the epoch of belief, it was the epoch of incredulity, it was the season of light, it was the season of darkness, it was the spring of hope, it was the winter of despair.” Charles Dickens, “A Tale of Two Cities”
Wichita1.0 over 4 years ago
Last parent dying, my cancer. Yeah, Definitely.
marilynnbyerly over 4 years ago
I transfer important dates like birthdays onto my paper calendar, but I keep my old calendars in case I need to check on certain events in the past. And, yes, paper calendars are old school, but they work remarkably well for visual references to plan your month.
eladee AKA Wally over 4 years ago
I think if we all tried to live our lives outside of politics this year we would ALL get along a lot better. And we would probably be happier. We have allowed the ugliness of politics to color all aspects of our lives.
zeexenon over 4 years ago
Wow! That’s better than the steel-wool I burnt in my bedroom as a boy of the ’50s.
DCBakerEsq over 4 years ago
Are we doing that purge thing again. If so, when does it begin? I have a list.
wesleylscott1 over 4 years ago
Did Rat use January through November as T. P. ???
cdgar over 4 years ago
We should have purged the last 3 years.
asrialfeeple over 4 years ago
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LGzgPt9-_DY
Jim G Premium Member over 4 years ago
I must be missing something. What made 2019 worse than 2018 or 2017 or 2016 or…?
Ray over 4 years ago
Dave Barry’s “Year in Review” hit the nail on the head.
jel354 over 4 years ago
This strip goes out to anybody who feels this is not their year. Put 2019 in your rear-view mirror and good luck in 2020.
kaffekup over 4 years ago
Remember when we couldn’t wait to get out of 2016? And then wished we had it back?
I’m not pinning my hopes on 2020. Maybe 2021 will be better.
Sisyphos over 4 years ago
Living on the edge, Rat! Who knows what that fire might have burned if it got out of control?
Maybe 2020 will be a good year; maybe not. But it will be a new year….
Schadenfreude over 4 years ago
Off topic, but has anyone read the new scythe book? Personally I thought it was quite good, better than the previous ones.
MadMonk over 4 years ago
I don’t know why everyone’s complaining. Life is good and I’ve had a fantastic 2019. But, then again, I don’t base my happiness on my political leanings. My 401(k) is booming, my job is great, I’m making more money than ever before and even have more time to enjoy it. I’m looking forward to an even better 2020.
NeilCopeland about 4 years ago
You ain’t seen nothing yet.
HaVoc over 3 years ago
Wish we could do that to the past eight months.
LOAFY over 3 years ago
You thought 2019 was bad? Hahahahaha
comicsfanaticman almost 2 years ago
Oh, rat… If only you knew.