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Don’t know anything about Star Wars. Is “May the Fourth be With You” some sort of reference to the series? Also is Luke some character in Star Wars?
At least Pig didn’t go over with Jaycee, Joe the Fat One, Chris, Kirk and Patrick over at Justin’s Timber Lake asking when the party is going to be with Lance’s bass.
It’s never on the list of all time great movies but can you name any movie that has had more influence on society than Star Wars? Specifically A new hope? I know people will argue other episodes were better but if episode 4 had been a stinker none would have been made. TV shows, movies, literature and you name it all have references to it constantly over 40 years later. My grandson Lucas even has a build a bear that says “Luke, I am your grandfather” in my voice. Yes I know that’s not the actual line.
Honestly, Puns are the best part of Pearls IMO. Although the timing is a bit early, possibly because he knew most people in newspapers only read the Sunday comics, so he wanted this one to reach as many as possible.
Once someone gave my son some sort of Star Wars action figure that had a button to push for a recording: “Most impressive. But you are not a Jedi yet!” Heard that about a million times.
Lovely pun, Comrade Pastis. However, the Glorious Leader misses the strips (both the pun-oriented and non-pun-oriented) when Rat killed you or tried to kill you. He found those to be hilarious, Comrade, so if you include those again, it would be most appreciated.
Aaargh! Cartoon-Boy has a way with puns, and I am tearing myself apart inside, not knowing whether to congratulate him or to join Rat in taking a baseball bat to his noggin! —The man’s a Genius, but I think an Evil Genius….
BE THIS GUY almost 4 years ago
This is not the joke you want to tell.
The One follower almost 4 years ago
Funny
Rod Gonzalez almost 4 years ago
Don’t apologize, Pastis.
Rat deserves to look bad.
Renatus Profuturus Frigeridus Premium Member almost 4 years ago
That’s enough!
Bilan almost 4 years ago
He’s a couple of days early for that joke.
DennisinSeattle almost 4 years ago
Ouch!
PC200X almost 4 years ago
Many times, I can predict the joke Pearls is going to make from the first or second panel. This was definitely not one of those times.
willispate almost 4 years ago
Pastis you Bonebrain, Star Wars Tributes are not for another 2 days!
BasilBruce almost 4 years ago
“Lemme ask, Rat”? Can Pig not tell the difference between Hugh and Rat, or is he expressing his opinion of Hugh?
Imagine almost 4 years ago
This is not the pun you are looking for.
Warhaft almost 4 years ago
Ow, my head.
ImDaRealAni almost 4 years ago
Don’t know anything about Star Wars. Is “May the Fourth be With You” some sort of reference to the series? Also is Luke some character in Star Wars?
blunebottle almost 4 years ago
I think I’m going to hurl.
Concretionist almost 4 years ago
Ouch!
AndreasMartin almost 4 years ago
As far as I know, this is the first time Stephan actually apologizes for this special kind of crime :-)
kraftjeff almost 4 years ago
Steph calculator is bad at math
dadoctah almost 4 years ago
“Four candles” reference in three…two…one….
Orcatime almost 4 years ago
At least Pig didn’t go over with Jaycee, Joe the Fat One, Chris, Kirk and Patrick over at Justin’s Timber Lake asking when the party is going to be with Lance’s bass.
nosirrom almost 4 years ago
Meh. This was kind of Borg-ing. ;-)
Courage the Cowardly Dog! almost 4 years ago
Get that Baseball bat Rat!!
John Ruttner almost 4 years ago
Pastis, even for you that’s low, and that’s going some…
rshive almost 4 years ago
Is his address 44? Or 444? or 4444? Or ….
mikeywilly almost 4 years ago
Trouble is, you jabba too much and you hut to stop!
Breadboard almost 4 years ago
Be glad Stephan did not use Princess Leia in some manner .
Caldonia almost 4 years ago
It is a torturous path to that joke, though.
iggyman almost 4 years ago
Ow, Ow, Ow!! Love it!
iggyman almost 4 years ago
EWOK away from that pun!
wrd2255 almost 4 years ago
That’s some JarJar-level bad, there.
MS72 almost 4 years ago
“These Are Not the Puns You Are Looking For"
Ellis97 almost 4 years ago
What did I tell you about puns?
Masterskrain almost 4 years ago
“I sense a disturbance in the Force… as if millions of comics readers cried out in horror…”
Jeffin Premium Member almost 4 years ago
This gave me a Cinco feeling.
MikeM_inMD almost 4 years ago
I did not see this one coming. Good job, Stephan. LLAP!
Zebrastripes almost 4 years ago
Lmao!
Goat from PBS almost 4 years ago
Perfect timing for Star Wars day!
Huckleberry Hiroshima almost 4 years ago
Hugh’ve got to be kidding.
Bucinka almost 4 years ago
Couldn’t save it ’til Tuesday, huh?
diskus Premium Member almost 4 years ago
I would have so preffered a croc guard duck sighting
Aladar30 Premium Member almost 4 years ago
AHA!
Reader almost 4 years ago
Let’s give Pastis a Han for this one.
uniquename almost 4 years ago
He’s looking for a little one. You know, a Petite Four.
Serial Pedant almost 4 years ago
Better late than ever….
Carl Rennhack Premium Member almost 4 years ago
A Star Wars fan asked a friend what she thought of Han Solo. She replied, “I like Han Kuryakin more”!
ILK almost 4 years ago
It’s never on the list of all time great movies but can you name any movie that has had more influence on society than Star Wars? Specifically A new hope? I know people will argue other episodes were better but if episode 4 had been a stinker none would have been made. TV shows, movies, literature and you name it all have references to it constantly over 40 years later. My grandson Lucas even has a build a bear that says “Luke, I am your grandfather” in my voice. Yes I know that’s not the actual line.
Pgalden1 Premium Member almost 4 years ago
Awesome
raybarb44 almost 4 years ago
Ouch…..
Natarose almost 4 years ago
So close.
WCraft Premium Member almost 4 years ago
Rat, could I borrow your ball-bat? I’d like to hit myself in the head for reading today’s strip.
BenTechCode almost 4 years ago
Honestly, Puns are the best part of Pearls IMO. Although the timing is a bit early, possibly because he knew most people in newspapers only read the Sunday comics, so he wanted this one to reach as many as possible.
zeexenon almost 4 years ago
When I stretch a story that thin, it breaks like a 50-year old rubber band.
walstib Premium Member almost 4 years ago
Once someone gave my son some sort of Star Wars action figure that had a button to push for a recording: “Most impressive. But you are not a Jedi yet!” Heard that about a million times.
tripwire45 almost 4 years ago
Are you really left handed?
MichaelCody almost 4 years ago
He’s really reaching; I’m really retching.
JPuzzleWhiz almost 4 years ago
Today, we get a two-fer in the pun department! BONUS!
marilynnbyerly almost 4 years ago
STAR TREK had a space shuttle name. That beats a day of the year that isn’t really on the calendar.
Plods with ...™ almost 4 years ago
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The Waffles are my friends almost 4 years ago
Lovely pun, Comrade Pastis. However, the Glorious Leader misses the strips (both the pun-oriented and non-pun-oriented) when Rat killed you or tried to kill you. He found those to be hilarious, Comrade, so if you include those again, it would be most appreciated.
txmystic almost 4 years ago
Hilarious, this is not…
DCBakerEsq almost 4 years ago
Dork Vader.
paullp Premium Member almost 4 years ago
Oh, yes, almost forgot that Star Wars day is in two days. Thanks for the reminder!
LaughterIsJoyMuliplied almost 4 years ago
Has to be one of Steph’s best / worst ever. Take your pick.
AndromedaMike almost 4 years ago
Score!
cdgar almost 4 years ago
Something smells bad.
jrbaskind Premium Member almost 4 years ago
Yay! Puns! My favorite form of silliness!
El Cobbo Grande almost 4 years ago
Hahahahahaah…..luved it
El Cobbo Grande almost 4 years ago
Pastis………Yo da man!
willie_mctell almost 4 years ago
No like
knight1192a almost 4 years ago
Too early for this pun. Should have been a Tuesday strip.
pamela welch Premium Member almost 4 years ago
G R O A N — LOLOL
Sisyphos almost 4 years ago
Aaargh! Cartoon-Boy has a way with puns, and I am tearing myself apart inside, not knowing whether to congratulate him or to join Rat in taking a baseball bat to his noggin! —The man’s a Genius, but I think an Evil Genius….
Rogue Symmetry almost 4 years ago
We’re living in Darth times, indeed.
ronaldspence almost 4 years ago
Love the effort…
AndreasMartin almost 4 years ago
At least rat is definitely numbered one now.
GregBrady almost 4 years ago
Reading comics like this helps me to appreciate the other comics even more.
Malph almost 4 years ago
LOVE Stephan Pastis!
Me_Me almost 4 years ago
may the fourth be with you
PBS1! over 3 years ago
I like the simplicity of this pun