Afterlife. I prefer Christian Heaven for the ambient and Muslim paradise for the companionship (72 virgins and milk and honey rivers)But I don’t believe in any afterlife.
I don’t know if that’s “attack the afterlife, because it’s terrible” or “be really great at having an afterlife.” I’m sure that if I suffered from disease before I died, though, I’d want me some of that peace stuff.
I came across an interesting book at the flea market one day: “The Complete Idiot’s Guide to Near Death Experiences.” I highly recommend it. Considering there is a great deal of evidence that we don’t stop existing when our mortal coil gives out, it well behooves us to consider where we might go.
Though I understand the concept/thought of “Rest in Peace” (from this world’s perspective), I kind of agree with the first part of what Rat says. If you (when I) go to heaven, I think it will be more of a “joyful celebration” than a “rest in peace”.
Most of the epitaphs in the historic cemetery where I serve as a guide are very serious, there are some exceptions. One of my favorites is for a still-living woman. Her bronze marker features a huge, cheerful sunflower and the phrase “See you later”.
But as it is written, Eye hath not seen, nor ear heard, neither have entered into the heart of man, the things which God hath prepared for them that love him.10 But God hath revealed them unto us by his Spirit: for the Spirit searcheth all things, yea, the deep things of God. I Cor. 2:9.10
My father, who died shortly after his 100th birthday, mind and body still working fine, always said that life after death was either a great adventure or a very long sleep and he wasn’t afraid of either.
“Life is not a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in a pretty and well preserved body, but rather to skid in broadside, thoroughly used up, totally worn out, and loudly proclaiming: “WOW, what a ride!”
“We are here to drink beer. We are here to kill war. We are here to laugh at the odds and live our lives so well that Death will tremble to take us.” -charles bukowski
BE THIS GUY over 3 years ago
What if you want to spend the afterlife napping?
MatthewHecht over 3 years ago
I am game.
BasilBruce over 3 years ago
How about “Party on, Dude”?
marilynnbyerly over 3 years ago
If the body doesn’t rest in peace, we end up with a zombie, and that’s very, very bad.
BasilBruce over 3 years ago
BTW, does Stephan really think that we can’t decipher the $#!+ that comes out of Rat’s mouth?
Renatus Profuturus Frigeridus Premium Member over 3 years ago
Afterlife. I prefer Christian Heaven for the ambient and Muslim paradise for the companionship (72 virgins and milk and honey rivers)But I don’t believe in any afterlife.
Wilde Bill over 3 years ago
Having take a nap for all eternity was the reason I was so terrified of dying as a child.
Johnny Q Premium Member over 3 years ago
Go not gently into that good night
Rage, rage against the dying of the light
—Dylan Thomas
eromlig over 3 years ago
Well, if Alan King could make the obituaries funny…
Concretionist over 3 years ago
The older I get, the more “peaceful” looks like a GREAT idea. That and sleeping all night in one go…
DennisinSeattle over 3 years ago
R Crumb suggested “Cancel my Rhumba lesson.”
baddawg1989 over 3 years ago
ANGELA: Mr. Death is a reaper.
GRIM REAPER: The GRIM Reaper.
ANGELA: Hardly surprising, in this weather. Ha ha ha.
Caldonia over 3 years ago
I don’t know if that’s “attack the afterlife, because it’s terrible” or “be really great at having an afterlife.” I’m sure that if I suffered from disease before I died, though, I’d want me some of that peace stuff.
iggyman over 3 years ago
It is a new beginning they say!
Gent over 3 years ago
Don’t worry, Rat. In your case, we’ll just say Rust in pieces.
Sanspareil over 3 years ago
I always thought that the after life is really an after “new experience” that we have no concept of but could be more incredible than we can imagine!
blunebottle over 3 years ago
I came across an interesting book at the flea market one day: “The Complete Idiot’s Guide to Near Death Experiences.” I highly recommend it. Considering there is a great deal of evidence that we don’t stop existing when our mortal coil gives out, it well behooves us to consider where we might go.
Walrus Gumbo Premium Member over 3 years ago
I heard someone once say he was a Frisbee-tarian. He believes when he dies his soul will end up on someone’s roof.
AndreasMartin over 3 years ago
I favor ‘Told you I’m sick’.
drycurt over 3 years ago
I wanna be laid out in some nice pajamas.
Doug K over 3 years ago
Though I understand the concept/thought of “Rest in Peace” (from this world’s perspective), I kind of agree with the first part of what Rat says. If you (when I) go to heaven, I think it will be more of a “joyful celebration” than a “rest in peace”.
cdward over 3 years ago
I’ve been building up my nap times for years, all in preparation for eternal rest. Now you’re trying to ruin my naps?
unfair.de over 3 years ago
Boring your brain out of your skull won’t last long, as brain tissue is one of the fastest concerning rotting.
UmmeMoosa over 3 years ago
That is so philosophical and true, I bet if you could hear the soul, it would likely say, trust me I’m not resting, or ,,if you only knew…
mjb515 over 3 years ago
And the strip two days ago wondered why one should get out of bed. If you despair of kicking life’s ass, how can you kick the afterlife ass?
Egrayjames over 3 years ago
In case of the ‘Rapture’…….the parties at my house! J.C.
Breadboard over 3 years ago
Needs more Croc – Bell ! …. Croc Power !
Ralph Newbill over 3 years ago
Rat will not go gentle into that good night!
stringer831 over 3 years ago
Most of the epitaphs in the historic cemetery where I serve as a guide are very serious, there are some exceptions. One of my favorites is for a still-living woman. Her bronze marker features a huge, cheerful sunflower and the phrase “See you later”.
Jeffin Premium Member over 3 years ago
Ashes kick @$$#$.
tzid over 3 years ago
But as it is written, Eye hath not seen, nor ear heard, neither have entered into the heart of man, the things which God hath prepared for them that love him.10 But God hath revealed them unto us by his Spirit: for the Spirit searcheth all things, yea, the deep things of God. I Cor. 2:9.10
akachman Premium Member over 3 years ago
Does need to be changed because “RIP” really doesn’t look good.
jimchronister2016 over 3 years ago
There is NO after life! This is the only one you’ll ever have! You can make it Heaven or Hell it’s up to you.
dlkrueger33 over 3 years ago
I actually really like this!
Willywise52 Premium Member over 3 years ago
Right up there with Kick Covid-19’s @##!
Zebrastripes over 3 years ago
Radical Rat! It’s ok to have a different opinion!
Reader over 3 years ago
I like the idea of an eternal Sunday…no Monday.
Ellis97 over 3 years ago
I’d rather Rest In Peace.
ChristineMurphy over 3 years ago
My father, who died shortly after his 100th birthday, mind and body still working fine, always said that life after death was either a great adventure or a very long sleep and he wasn’t afraid of either.
raybarb44 over 3 years ago
I totally agree. Screw this Eternal Rest crap. I am looking for action and things that I can’t do now in this life….
@Big Nate over 3 years ago
You can’t rest in peace with of rat’s yelling
Masterskrain over 3 years ago
“Life is not a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in a pretty and well preserved body, but rather to skid in broadside, thoroughly used up, totally worn out, and loudly proclaiming: “WOW, what a ride!”
KEA over 3 years ago
putting the fun back in funeral
kencrosno over 3 years ago
“We are here to drink beer. We are here to kill war. We are here to laugh at the odds and live our lives so well that Death will tremble to take us.” -charles bukowski
zeexenon over 3 years ago
Well, I’ve got it all scheduled to first find my wife. And later, all of our dogs.
pchemcat over 3 years ago
I rather like Rat’s idea.
LJZ Premium Member over 3 years ago
“And so it goes”
Tralfamadorian Philosophy
DCBakerEsq over 3 years ago
I’m planning to come back and I’m gonna be hungry. For brains.
flying spaghetti monster over 3 years ago
become a pastafarian, after a large meal eating the holy food you’ll take a nap.
Miss Buttinsky Premium Member over 3 years ago
Coming to this late in the morning, I’m delighted to see so many cool plans for what comes next.
listmom over 3 years ago
Dance in the graveyards!
ChukLitl Premium Member over 3 years ago
Life is a roller-coaster. When this ride ends, you can go home if you want. I wanna get on another ride.
knight1192a over 3 years ago
They didn’t want you coming back after you died.
The Waffles are my friends over 3 years ago
I’d spend my afterlife chillin’, eating pizza with pineapple on it, and listening to music.
asrialfeeple over 3 years ago
Rat may be on to something. How about “Eternal rest has come to an end now ….. had to attend.”
alreadyinuse over 3 years ago
You Only Afterlife Once
Otis Rufus Driftwood over 3 years ago
Rat views death very differently than others.
Sisyphos over 3 years ago
I’m not buying Rat’s brand.
Sorry, Rat. I’d rather rest in peace than to be like you….
Sailor46 USN 65-95 over 3 years ago
The best thing about a eulogy is being able to listen to it.
mitchel.farr over 3 years ago
We only leave this body..
rogthedodge1 over 3 years ago
“Always go to other people’s funerals. Otherwise, they won’t go to yours.” Yogi Berra
Lydushka over 3 years ago
I want “Kick afterlife’s a**” on my Marker!!
Swirls Before Pine over 3 years ago
Warren Zevon sang, “I’ll Sleep When I’m Dead”.
Guacomole monster dog man yee over 3 years ago
hotdog
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AtariDragon over 3 years ago
I think PART of the reason was to ask the deceased not to walk around and drop in at odd hours.
Ultracus almost 2 years ago
I’m down