As difficult as it is these days one should endeavor to look on the bright side of life. For example: Yesterday I heard that because of reduced revenue the MTA was cutting back on bus service. Now I don’t have to worry so much about getting hit by a bus.
Rat the thing that took the most courage happened 76 years ago and was done by young men from many different countries . Coming off of the landing craft into a hell storm of fire. Thank You vets ! … Croc Power !
I forget what philosopher said it but I’ve always liked this advice…“Everyday I do two things dislike. I get out of bed in the morning and get in bed at night.”
A friend shared ownership of a two seat Ultra-light. I flew with him and he crash landed it twice on the same flight. An undercarriage bolt sheared on the first landing skewing us into the trees, and a jury rigged bolt sheared on the return landing.
I am and always have been severely acrophobic. In an office tower, I will not approach the windows. Even though I own a stepladder, I have had to ask a neighbour to change a light bulb for me. Skydiving? Bungee jumping? Just hand me a cyanide pill.
Yet I love flying. By far the most fun flight I ever had was in an open cockpit two-seat biplane — and the best part of that was when the pilot unexpectedly threw the plane onto its wingtips. Pure adventure with never the least trace of nervousness.
How about adding: “…to have and to hold, from this day forward, for better, for worse, for richer, for poorer, in sickness and in health, until death do us part…” for that last clause to this widower after 5-decades is a real bummer?
As much as I am eager for things to get back to normal – the relentless depression doesn’t help me manage the current normal. We’ve had to develop new rules and routines to manage the day to day and finding the small joys and moments of satisfaction and with a little luck, happiness makes a huge difference for me. While it can be overstated, I believe there is a power in free uninhibited laughter and finding the moments when that comes out are precious.
I’ve bungee jumped. It’s not near as scary as what we face today. A full blown pandemic, and a soon to be ex president who appears to be planning a coup because he doesn’t want to accept the fact that America rejected him. Bungee jumping? No comparison.
Haven’t done any of those sporty adventure-thingees, but have observed all three. The one that would make me most nervous is bungee jumping, because I’d always worry that the cord might snap….
BE THIS GUY over 4 years ago
That’s why you should stay in bed.
marilynnbyerly over 4 years ago
Hang gliding because it lacks a means to stop a fall.
willispate over 4 years ago
it’s scary when Pig has a point or 2.
Templo S.U.D. over 4 years ago
never done any of the three myself, Rat, but I have done Pig’s thing
Caldonia over 4 years ago
Oh, I forgot that life sux. Thanks for the reminder. I wonder if you can Face Time your nervous breakdown.
Concretionist over 4 years ago
Courage is doing something worthwhile despite your fear. Doesn’t take courage to do that kind of recreational stuff, it takes craziness.
Charliegirl Premium Member over 4 years ago
Darwin is laughing in his grave.
BasilBruce over 4 years ago
To answer Rat’s question, listening to the constant barrage of doomspeak. Yes, things are bad, but how does crushing all hope make things better?
blunebottle over 4 years ago
Pig is right and, unfortunately, it is the one option of the four presented that I can’t avoid.
Bilan over 4 years ago
Hang gliding is the safest. With the other two, you’re just hoping that somebody set up your equipment properly.
halibaitor over 4 years ago
I’ve been hang gliding. That was a LOT of fun. I wouldn’t even consider either of the other two activities.
Sanspareil over 4 years ago
Most Courage would be taken by Andy Capp, Courage Special IPA that is!
nosirrom over 4 years ago
As difficult as it is these days one should endeavor to look on the bright side of life. For example: Yesterday I heard that because of reduced revenue the MTA was cutting back on bus service. Now I don’t have to worry so much about getting hit by a bus.
Troglodyte over 4 years ago
What about nights, Pig?
Gent over 4 years ago
Even Courage the cowardly dog is more courageous than you, Pig.
Gent over 4 years ago
Where to, Captains Courageous?
To the grocery store, we embark.
Say What Now‽ Premium Member over 4 years ago
Watching news is quite scary these days.
Major Matt Mason Premium Member over 4 years ago
Facing the day takes liquid courage, nowadays.
Billavi Premium Member over 4 years ago
There’s nothing like reading the comics to be reminded about the problems of the world on a near daily basis.
Breadboard over 4 years ago
Rat the thing that took the most courage happened 76 years ago and was done by young men from many different countries . Coming off of the landing craft into a hell storm of fire. Thank You vets ! … Croc Power !
daHunter3 over 4 years ago
Some people aren’t meant to get up in the morning.
Zebrastripes over 4 years ago
Pig is excitable so facing the day is hard enough for him to deal with…
Beast over 4 years ago
Bungee jumping.
redback over 4 years ago
you know, puns weren’t so bad..
Prof_Theory over 4 years ago
Even when you are standing on the ground you are falling at the rate 9.8m/s^2.
Ellis97 over 4 years ago
Pigs are pretty wise.
iggyman over 4 years ago
Pig, outside of facing the day what are the other choices?
KEA over 4 years ago
going out your front door
mauser7 over 4 years ago
I forget what philosopher said it but I’ve always liked this advice…“Everyday I do two things dislike. I get out of bed in the morning and get in bed at night.”
delennwen over 4 years ago
Ah, another “2020 sucks” strip. Can’t you think of anything else, Stephan?
martynhappyone over 4 years ago
A friend shared ownership of a two seat Ultra-light. I flew with him and he crash landed it twice on the same flight. An undercarriage bolt sheared on the first landing skewing us into the trees, and a jury rigged bolt sheared on the return landing.
Otis Rufus Driftwood over 4 years ago
Pig was due for one.
Kveldulf over 4 years ago
I am and always have been severely acrophobic. In an office tower, I will not approach the windows. Even though I own a stepladder, I have had to ask a neighbour to change a light bulb for me. Skydiving? Bungee jumping? Just hand me a cyanide pill.
Yet I love flying. By far the most fun flight I ever had was in an open cockpit two-seat biplane — and the best part of that was when the pilot unexpectedly threw the plane onto its wingtips. Pure adventure with never the least trace of nervousness.
smorbie the great and beautiful over 4 years ago
When I first heard the term hang gliding, I thought it was hand gliding. I was under that impression for years. I still have a hard time with it.
The Sinistral Bassist Premium Member over 4 years ago
Lot of low T among the animals
zeexenon over 4 years ago
How about adding: “…to have and to hold, from this day forward, for better, for worse, for richer, for poorer, in sickness and in health, until death do us part…” for that last clause to this widower after 5-decades is a real bummer?
Flower Girl over 4 years ago
What, Stephan? Only one quick croc comic, then back to gloomy thoughts? Have you considered taking a sabbatical like Watterson did?
Cameron1988 Premium Member over 4 years ago
Skydiving and bungee jumping is just volunteering suicide
Thinkingblade over 4 years ago
As much as I am eager for things to get back to normal – the relentless depression doesn’t help me manage the current normal. We’ve had to develop new rules and routines to manage the day to day and finding the small joys and moments of satisfaction and with a little luck, happiness makes a huge difference for me. While it can be overstated, I believe there is a power in free uninhibited laughter and finding the moments when that comes out are precious.
57BelAir over 4 years ago
Wait stop…the point here is Pig made sense!!! Write it down and keep track of it!!
cracker65 over 4 years ago
I’ve bungee jumped. It’s not near as scary as what we face today. A full blown pandemic, and a soon to be ex president who appears to be planning a coup because he doesn’t want to accept the fact that America rejected him. Bungee jumping? No comparison.
Pgalden1 Premium Member over 4 years ago
Love this. Actually it is terrible a lot of people on ‘ordinary days’, and we’ve none of those now. Be Kind; Keep Safe
alexius23 over 4 years ago
Hot air ballooning because it always ends in a crash
magdala666 over 4 years ago
Lacking sense is not the same thing as having courage.
Darkknight55 over 4 years ago
If that’s the case I’m the bravest person alive.
Sisyphos over 4 years ago
Which day, Pig? Dayday?
Haven’t done any of those sporty adventure-thingees, but have observed all three. The one that would make me most nervous is bungee jumping, because I’d always worry that the cord might snap….
j.l.farmer over 4 years ago
WHAT PIG SAID!
Bicycle Dude over 4 years ago
I’m with Pig.
Gregdabrat about 4 years ago
Wise words for a stupid man.
the muppets. over 1 year ago
Least is bungee jumping.