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In this case, the pandemic has nothing to do with the canceling. Rat’s always trying to get out of family reunions, usually giving some excuse his family doesn’t buy.
Given that the virus isn’t going anywhere anytime soon until the vast majority contract it or there’s a vaccine, it’s probably best to cancel everything forever. Chances are it will stick around and mutate in those who act as reservoirs: their immune systems suppress the virus but fail to successfully eliminate it. It’s an RNA virus: it doesn’t have the mirrored copy strand DNA does to help prevent errors, so it’s more prone to mutation.
Chad Cheetah almost 5 years ago
When you think about it, these comic strips focusing on the current pandemic will serve as a time capsule at some point in the future.
BE THIS GUY almost 5 years ago
Rats only live 2-3 years, so he may not be around much longer.
DennisinSeattle almost 5 years ago
Rat is making the most of this excused absence.
Sherlock Watson almost 5 years ago
It’s mostly for the safety of the rest of the family; Rat won’t be there to beat them all up for annoying him.
enigmamz almost 5 years ago
Knowing full well there are people who will do just that.
SIERAGATOR Premium Member almost 5 years ago
I hope it is for a moment in time..not the apocalypse! !
sirbadger almost 5 years ago
When you are an anti-vaxxer, you have to take extra precautions.
gbars70 almost 5 years ago
Here I thought they broke the mold… wonder if rat is a twin.
B UTTONS almost 5 years ago
Rat, we’re going to ignore your cancellation of ONE family gathering.
We ARE going to get together when you die. We plan on having one big gala.
dwane.scoty1 almost 5 years ago
Rat’s slipping! His Rattness would be greater if he got corona Virus + & hoped everyone RSVP’d “Will Do”!
nosirrom almost 5 years ago
Sometimes family is like a virus. When they’re around they make you sick.
Breadboard almost 5 years ago
Well Rat you could of used “Zoom” or “Team” and still had the gatherings ;-) … Croc Power !
monya_43 almost 5 years ago
Social distancing from family can be therapeutic no matter what.
colddonkey almost 5 years ago
I like rat’s idea of family non-closeness.
Carl Rennhack Premium Member almost 5 years ago
“Apartment 3-G” called. Its phone company wants Rat’s sister to return the lightning bolts!
GLB1 almost 5 years ago
I think Rat is just passing along the order from Michigan’s Governor.
Bucinka almost 5 years ago
Given that the lifespan of a rat is only a couple of years, I don’t see how this is unreasonable.
Radish... almost 5 years ago
Rat is ahead of the game.
Ellis97 almost 5 years ago
Someday we will look back man this and have a good laugh.
Zebrastripes almost 5 years ago
He never liked crowds….
asrialfeeple almost 5 years ago
Rat thinks we’re never gonna get rid of this virus.
zeexenon almost 5 years ago
Amen to that! Never mind why.
Rose Madder Premium Member almost 5 years ago
I’m of the age that there is only my brother and I left. We get along fine.
Troglodyte almost 5 years ago
It’s a bit of a surprise that Rat still has family that’s willing to take his calls!
knight1192a almost 5 years ago
In this case, the pandemic has nothing to do with the canceling. Rat’s always trying to get out of family reunions, usually giving some excuse his family doesn’t buy.
Boots at the Boar Premium Member almost 5 years ago
Given that the virus isn’t going anywhere anytime soon until the vast majority contract it or there’s a vaccine, it’s probably best to cancel everything forever. Chances are it will stick around and mutate in those who act as reservoirs: their immune systems suppress the virus but fail to successfully eliminate it. It’s an RNA virus: it doesn’t have the mirrored copy strand DNA does to help prevent errors, so it’s more prone to mutation.
Bilan almost 5 years ago
The odd question is, why was Rat even organizing a family gathering?
willie_mctell almost 5 years ago
Excellent idea.
willie_mctell almost 5 years ago
Every cloud…
rickmac1937 Premium Member almost 5 years ago
Priceless
Sailor46 USN 65-95 almost 5 years ago
Do Rats really have much to fear from COVID 19?
dwkiser28603 almost 5 years ago
wait,rat has family?
BWR almost 5 years ago
After my mom passes (she’s in her 80’s), I don’t plan on seeing anyone in my family again.
Sisyphos almost 5 years ago
Rat is, to tell the truth, quite right. Besides, I don’t really like big family gatherings anyway….
Swirls Before Pine almost 5 years ago
If I cancel family gatherings, I’d have to move out of my Mom’s basement!