The bullies that wish to be free to offend now mock the very concept of offense. Callous disregard for the feelings of others has become quite fashionable in recent years. Is it now not possible to be justifiably offended?
Sigh Everyone is offended and oppressed by everything. It’s the current fashion, and it’s the best, indeed the only anymore, way to get sympathy and attention. A person without a load of grievance almost doesn’t exist. So MY grievance is more grievous and offensive than your grievance, and everyone walks on eggshells. It’s exhausting and far too often much too fatuous.
Can we have a little balance? Both acknowledge that some people are too thin-skinned AND not wish to offend people?
YES, some people are too easily offended. There are also a whole lot of people who THRIVE on giving offense, and think it’s impressive and daring to behave like an @$$hole.
I was offended that a bunch of people broke into the heart of American democracy to threaten the peaceful transfer of power, but THEY were all offended that someone told them their guy lost an election, so doesn’t it all balance out in the end?
I am offended by people being offended by what I say. All these PC “woke” people should be banned from everything. Everyone who tries to cancel people deserves to be canceled. I should be allowed to say anything I want, but no one else should be allowed to say what they think if they disagree with it. Cancel culture is terrible, and we should get together and boycott everyone and everything that supports it.
Then I can safely go back to being the terrible, terrible person I was when America was great.
Do you really want to see a little bit of what’s fomenting all of this nonsense? If so, check out this “helpful” Learning Media promoted by PBS for high school students: Microassaults, Microinsults, and Microinvalidations https://www.pbslearningmedia.org/resource/cb19-ss-types.microaggressions/microassult-microinsults-and-microinvalidation/
Everybody has to be a victim sometime, and then demand support and justice. Instead of spending limited time and resources, and taxpayer money, on science, (actual) history, and the 3-Rs, this is what’s being pushed in schools. Small wonder that the horrid Republicans get elected. I’d be blind angry if my kid came home from school spouting this codswallop.
People who feel powerless lack meaning in their loves. It’s when they seek meaning by attaining power, or even being encouraged to do so is when we have problems. All the riots we’ve been having since 2020 and other disruptions of our fragile peace have shown that. And no instigators from any side have accepted responsibility for what they’ve wrought.
To all people who think like this, I don’t care. I have an opinion and a right to share it. If you don’t like it, then that’s your opinion and you have a right to share it. No need for childish name calling. It’s called freedom of speech.
Well, at least Pig is appreciated now, but as for Goat? I think he might end up being the opposite of appreciated for saying that he’s offended by this strip.
Once in ahwile I wonder if Pastis is angling to pick up the “I’ve been cancelled” big bucks grift money like other right wingers who have followed the same well-worn path. Which makes me wonder if Pastis will be the next “Dilbert Guy” in about 5-6 years.
I’ve been insulted and ridiculed. I’ve never been offended. Offence is a choice. If they are right, make a change. If they are wrong or stupid ignore it.
It’s too bad that society spends so much time and energy on either being offended or getting upset at the offended. If only we could put that much time and energy into actual, historic, entrenched problems like racism, sexism, income inequality, criminal justice inequities, gun violence, environmental issues…
Professional offendees should be consigned to another universe where it is standard practice to live in three feet of crap a d be yelled at and abused continuously.I have had it completely with the offendees, whiners, cancel culturists and assorted similar idiots who are trying to forcibly change the world to their 100% liking and shouting down and abusing anyone who doesn’t completely agree with them as they try to erase and/or rewrite historical fact.I WOULD RATHER BE RIGHT THAN POLITICALLY CORRECT
BE THIS GUY about 2 years ago
I’m screwed! Offending people is one of the few things I enjoy.
BasilBruce about 2 years ago
To all the whiners out there who think that being called a name is the worst thing in the world, repeat after me:
“Sticks and stones may break my bones, but names will never hurt me.”
Go ahead. Give it a try.
Comicfan (G) about 2 years ago
This is actually funnier than Garfield today
Renatus Profuturus Frigeridus Premium Member about 2 years ago
And the three guys made bacon out of him.
MichaelAxelFleming about 2 years ago
The bullies that wish to be free to offend now mock the very concept of offense. Callous disregard for the feelings of others has become quite fashionable in recent years. Is it now not possible to be justifiably offended?
dadoctah about 2 years ago
I’m offended by this era.
jmarkoff2 about 2 years ago
Do you hear the people sing, singing a song of angry men…
Cpeckbourlioux about 2 years ago
I’m still flabbergasted at Jim Jordan’s comment that, and I’m paraphrasing here, we have a “God-given right” to own guns.
iggyman about 2 years ago
I’m offended you’re offended Goat!
Alexander the Good Enough about 2 years ago
Sigh Everyone is offended and oppressed by everything. It’s the current fashion, and it’s the best, indeed the only anymore, way to get sympathy and attention. A person without a load of grievance almost doesn’t exist. So MY grievance is more grievous and offensive than your grievance, and everyone walks on eggshells. It’s exhausting and far too often much too fatuous.
deblee77 about 2 years ago
Just treat other people the same way you would like to be treated.
Doug K about 2 years ago
Guest starring today on Frazz – Pig, Rat, and Stephan:
https://www.gocomics.com/frazz/2022/06/12
Arghhgarrr Premium Member about 2 years ago
Wise as it is to learn not to be offended by mere words it is far better to simply be kind.
COL Crash about 2 years ago
Those idiots carrying Pig off t9 console him have it all wrong.
We offend others without even trying because they have a different opinion and that is our God given right.
It’s just not considered polite which in itself is the admirable goal.
well-i-never about 2 years ago
I have Frazz just before this in my line-up! My mind skipped for a beat – “Two Pearls this Sunday?” I might have to start drinking coffee.
Ellis97 about 2 years ago
Sensitivity has destroyed the whole world of entertainment.
Ignatz Premium Member about 2 years ago
Can we have a little balance? Both acknowledge that some people are too thin-skinned AND not wish to offend people?
YES, some people are too easily offended. There are also a whole lot of people who THRIVE on giving offense, and think it’s impressive and daring to behave like an @$$hole.
Zebrastripes about 2 years ago
This last generation is a bunch of wusses and whiners! Pathetic
Protest if I don’t agree with someone else’s opinion!
They would never make it through boot camp…not that they would EVER join up…gasp!
JoeStoppinghem Premium Member about 2 years ago
The Chicago Cubs have to lose this year’s world series, just so we can get off this Bizarro World, and get back to sanity.
F-Flash about 2 years ago
The foolish man show his annoyance at one.
aerotica69 about 2 years ago
The reality that inspires this satire makes me sad.
Jon Schutter about 2 years ago
I want to be carried around =)
chris_o42 about 2 years ago
I offended myself by being offended, but then got confused and forgot about it.
Vlad Taltos about 2 years ago
I was offended that a bunch of people broke into the heart of American democracy to threaten the peaceful transfer of power, but THEY were all offended that someone told them their guy lost an election, so doesn’t it all balance out in the end?
b.john71 about 2 years ago
Quick go to your safe space@Smithfield Inc
Ignatz Premium Member about 2 years ago
We live in a country where some people get offended because a store clerk said “Happy Holidays” instead of “Merry Christmas.”
Ed The Red Premium Member about 2 years ago
I am offended by people being offended by what I say. All these PC “woke” people should be banned from everything. Everyone who tries to cancel people deserves to be canceled. I should be allowed to say anything I want, but no one else should be allowed to say what they think if they disagree with it. Cancel culture is terrible, and we should get together and boycott everyone and everything that supports it.
Then I can safely go back to being the terrible, terrible person I was when America was great.
Alexander the Good Enough about 2 years ago
Do you really want to see a little bit of what’s fomenting all of this nonsense? If so, check out this “helpful” Learning Media promoted by PBS for high school students: Microassaults, Microinsults, and Microinvalidations https://www.pbslearningmedia.org/resource/cb19-ss-types.microaggressions/microassult-microinsults-and-microinvalidation/
Everybody has to be a victim sometime, and then demand support and justice. Instead of spending limited time and resources, and taxpayer money, on science, (actual) history, and the 3-Rs, this is what’s being pushed in schools. Small wonder that the horrid Republicans get elected. I’d be blind angry if my kid came home from school spouting this codswallop.
foodseller about 2 years ago
Remember—you have to choose to be offended. Like @Basilbruce said—sticks and stones etc. It’s only when you pick up the offence that it becomes one.
GentlemanBill about 2 years ago
I’m offended by the offended…
smithsilverstrea about 2 years ago
Goat shouldn’t have been so specific.
GreenIrishEyes about 2 years ago
I’m offended that Goat is offended.
Otis Rufus Driftwood about 2 years ago
People who feel powerless lack meaning in their loves. It’s when they seek meaning by attaining power, or even being encouraged to do so is when we have problems. All the riots we’ve been having since 2020 and other disruptions of our fragile peace have shown that. And no instigators from any side have accepted responsibility for what they’ve wrought.
Goat from PBS about 2 years ago
To all people who think like this, I don’t care. I have an opinion and a right to share it. If you don’t like it, then that’s your opinion and you have a right to share it. No need for childish name calling. It’s called freedom of speech.
raybarb44 about 2 years ago
We are doomed….
CaveCat87 about 2 years ago
Well, at least Pig is appreciated now, but as for Goat? I think he might end up being the opposite of appreciated for saying that he’s offended by this strip.
pearlyqim about 2 years ago
I’m offended by the offended!
The Fly Hunter about 2 years ago
I’m offended that you’re offended…
zeexenon about 2 years ago
As for me, I immediately sent this to my brothers (way past 70) who, like me, lived most our lives without this bull.
chuck_sa about 2 years ago
I am offended that my bigoty offends you = Republican logic.
SheMc about 2 years ago
I am offended that my path isn’t paved with rainbows & pillows!!!
Omniman about 2 years ago
I’m offended by the people who are always on the look-out for something to be offended at.
bunrabbit99 about 2 years ago
i’m offended by your being offended.
moondog42 Premium Member about 2 years ago
Once in ahwile I wonder if Pastis is angling to pick up the “I’ve been cancelled” big bucks grift money like other right wingers who have followed the same well-worn path. Which makes me wonder if Pastis will be the next “Dilbert Guy” in about 5-6 years.
Eric S about 2 years ago
I’m offended by the lack of Lil Guard Duck
Brent Rosenthal Premium Member about 2 years ago
Truth!
Ka`ōnōhi`ula`okahōkūmiomio`ehiku Premium Member about 2 years ago
I’m with Goat.
Chris Sherlock about 2 years ago
Opus in Bloom County had a word for it…“offensesensitivity.”
Malph about 2 years ago
I love it when Judge Judy recites sticks and stones to someone who assaulted another. Buh-bye to them!
NELS BALWIT Premium Member about 2 years ago
I’ve been insulted and ridiculed. I’ve never been offended. Offence is a choice. If they are right, make a change. If they are wrong or stupid ignore it.
kauri44 about 2 years ago
Pastis repeats this theme a lot. It really makes me wonder how he talks to people and how they respond to what he says.
schaefer jim about 2 years ago
As I, off with Steve"s head!
gmu328 about 2 years ago
usually it’s rat that’s offended by pastis
JoeMartinFan Premium Member about 2 years ago
It’s too bad that society spends so much time and energy on either being offended or getting upset at the offended. If only we could put that much time and energy into actual, historic, entrenched problems like racism, sexism, income inequality, criminal justice inequities, gun violence, environmental issues…
Bwingblue1 about 2 years ago
I thought the whole point of this comic was to offend people.
mbakerbr549 about 2 years ago
Names will never hurt me? You’ve never been beat with a phone book, have you?
dja1701 about 2 years ago
I’m offended by intrusive advertising. Nobody will stop it.
Sisyphos about 2 years ago
Yup. The self-determined “offended” immediately go on the offensive these days.. Be careful out there!
DaBump Premium Member about 2 years ago
LOL great ending!
curtlyon19 about 2 years ago
hahahhahaa smh
198.23.5.11 about 2 years ago
Dialogue from an old Broadway Musical—THE FIVE O’ CLOCK GIRL
HOT TEMPERED SOUTHERNER:“What do you t ake me for,an imbecile?”
HERO:“Why,of course not!”(Points to audience)
But what’s my opinion against so many hundreds of others?"
Squirrel Chaser about 2 years ago
I just offended myself! Now what?
Swirls Before Pine about 2 years ago
That’s Porcine-American to you, pal!
rzander906 about 2 years ago
i’m offended that goat’s legs grew three longer
aussie399 Premium Member almost 2 years ago
Professional offendees should be consigned to another universe where it is standard practice to live in three feet of crap a d be yelled at and abused continuously.I have had it completely with the offendees, whiners, cancel culturists and assorted similar idiots who are trying to forcibly change the world to their 100% liking and shouting down and abusing anyone who doesn’t completely agree with them as they try to erase and/or rewrite historical fact.I WOULD RATHER BE RIGHT THAN POLITICALLY CORRECT