Pearls Before Swine by Stephan Pastis for November 08, 2022

Rat does what he’s good at.

Surprised that Rat wasn’t smiling in panels 3 and 4.

Rat really is a rat!

That’s exactly where I thought it was going.

Unsure if this is about self-affirmation or a common statement. Works both ways.

Not true. Rat is responsible for other people’s happiness …

… when he leaves the room.

Back in the day, 80-90’s in the papermill, there was a amfm cd player in the work area. I have a lot of CDs, brought some over, good for a while but it’s hard to sustain quality and variety. At times, I’d bring something like environmental sounds of the rainforest. It’s easier to annoy than deliver expectations.

Given his alleged intelligence, Goat is a really poor learner.

responsible vs accountable

It’s a “skill” and a curse on others.

Hey, I work with that guy!

Rat takes great pride in making people miserable.

Rat’s talents seem to go in a dark direction!

And others are not responsible for your own happiness

I used to bring my iPod into the lab and crank up the music. Coworkers would routinely ask me if I thought it was loud enough. My response was usually “No, but that’s as loud as it goes.”

alternatively – If I can still hear you complaining, then no, it’s not loud enough.

An unnerving sentiment on election day.

You aren’t responsible for it, but it you can add to it you should.

GO VOTE!

As a comic strip character, he kind of is responsible for other’s happiness.

Classic sociopath.

Rat’s not happy until you’re not happy…

When you know the Truth, the Truth will set you free.

The next step is wanting to get free, something that Rat probably does not want to do.

Goat never gives up….

Rat is the cause of pain. Pain is not the same thing as sadness. Some people like pain. Others like watching some people experience pain. Some people should experience much pain.

Like breaking even at Vegas. The odds are way against it.

That fact goes in the big book also, so beware…..

rat and pig’s lists and things are the best

Rat aims to displease.

Hey you, yeah you… check the replies

Rat’s special talents are multifaceted….