Pearls Before Swine by Stephan Pastis for May 21, 2022

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    BE THIS GUY  over 2 years ago

    For once, Pig’s brain worked the way it should.

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    AndreasMartin  over 2 years ago

    Brain added that always smiling is not energy efficient and lets gnats fly into your mouth.

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    BasilBruce  over 2 years ago

    Looks like Pig’s not ignorant enough to be blissful. Good for him.

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    Concretionist  over 2 years ago

    You are a connected system. What one part does DOES affect what happens in other parts. “Think positive” sounds okay to most folks, but “act like you’re enjoying yourself” actually DOES (often) increase your enjoyment.

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    ronaldspence  over 2 years ago

    I let a smile be my umbrella and I nearly drowned!

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    Say What Now‽ Premium Member over 2 years ago

    I was told to “turn my frown upside down” so I stood on my head.

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    iggyman  over 2 years ago

    Lots of politicos smile while they have their hands in your pocket!

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    unfair.de  over 2 years ago

    That ain’t a smile. That’s gargoyling.

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    MayCauseBurns  over 2 years ago

    If you can fake sincerity, you’ve got it made.

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    Ellis97  over 2 years ago

    Your face might’ve stuck like that if you kept doing that.

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    ChristineMurphy  over 2 years ago

    Funny how I smile more as my memory capacity decreases.

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    e.groves  over 2 years ago

    Smile. It makes people wonder what you’ve been up to.

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    dlkrueger33  over 2 years ago

    That actually does work.

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    Zebrastripes  over 2 years ago

    You’re only fooling yourself PIG!

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    dge714  over 2 years ago

    my Grandfather used to say, “you might as well be happy, ‘cause nobody gives a damn if you’re not”!

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    Goat from PBS  over 2 years ago

    I have a feeling it was Rat’s brain telling Pig’s brain to cut off the nonsense.

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    TampaFanatic1  over 2 years ago

    Hmm, I can think of several mood altering agents that can trick Pig’s brain into feeling happy. One you can get at dispensary if you live in the right state, others might require bending a few rules……

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    Holden Awn  over 2 years ago

    Wear a bracelet sporting “WWABD” (What would Aaron Beck do?)

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    msmith1652  over 2 years ago

    Thank you for making me not just smile, but laugh!

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    Snuffles [Previously Helikitty]   over 2 years ago

    Mine to.

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    zeexenon  over 2 years ago

    Better living through chemistry.

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    bonob  over 2 years ago

    Looking at Pig’s smile definitely tricks my brain >.<

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    Coocalici  over 2 years ago

    Wait…does Pastis sign these?

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    Bilan  over 2 years ago

    There are commercials for pills that will tell your brain to be happy.

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    christelisbetty  over 2 years ago

    It would be REALLY SCARY, if Rat were smiling, for no apparent reason.

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    willie_mctell  over 2 years ago

    The William James paradox.

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    The Fly Hunter  over 2 years ago

    Don’t worry, be happy.

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    The Orange Mailman  over 2 years ago

    Had me fooled.

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    InuYugiHakusho  over 2 years ago

    I’m surprised Rat didn’t say to cut off the nonsense first.

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    Sisyphos  over 2 years ago

    Your brain knows you better than you do, Pig. —Or something like that….

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    Croc Holliday  over 2 years ago

    I smile because I have no idea what’s going on.

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    Nobody_Important  over 2 years ago

    You are awesome Pig!

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