It’s been over a year since I’ve had a beer, but I’m looking forward to having one on February 15, right after I give my dissertation defense.
The key to enjoying beer is quality, not quantity. I don’t mind paying $10 – $12 for a sixer of high quality beer (and I prefer beer that I can not see through). And two is my limit.
“A herd of buffalo can only move as fast as the slowest buffalo. And when the herd is hunted, it’s the slowest and weakest ones at the back that are killed first. This natural selection is good for the herd as a whole, because the general speed and health of the whole group keeps improving by the regular killing of the weakest members.In much the same way, the human brain can only operate as fast as the slowest brain cells. Now, as we know, excessive intake of alcohol kills brain cells. But naturally, it attacks the slowest and weakest brain cells first. In this way, regular consumption of beer eliminates the weaker brain cells, making the brain a faster and more efficient machine.
And that, Norm, is why you always feel smarter after a few beers."
Goat is right. Any master of the Czech mystic art of pohoda will tell you that enlightenment is achieved by drinking just the right amount of beer. That’s why pacing is so important: Rat has apparently been guzzling his beer instead of sipping it, and went over the top of the mountain without noticing it.
I’ll have to find my book, but there’s a poem in which tea is supposed to be the method to nirvana, but the narrator never reaches there because after his third or fourth cup he is too full to finish the pot andc reach nirvana. The same thing could be said about too much beer. After X number of beers you don’t get smarter. Your just too drunk to realize how stupid you really are and are mistaking you’re own drunken stupidity for being smart. Rat’s already past that point.
BE THIS GUY almost 2 years ago
Rat will either have an epiphany, or he will have to chew his arm off to get away from where and with whom he will wake up the next morning.
leopardglily almost 2 years ago
Let him be, Goat. You are not going to change any of that.
ronaldspence almost 2 years ago
According to Rat, enlightenment is in the eyes of the beer-holder
BasilBruce almost 2 years ago
Soon Rat will be heading for the restroom, and after he comes out he just might be lighter.
TampaFanatic1 almost 2 years ago
Only 5 beers to grt lit up? Rat needs to work on his tolerance.
Gent almost 2 years ago
More beers for more cheers.
blunebottle almost 2 years ago
I’M ON RAT’S SIDE!
blunebottle almost 2 years ago
Time to post this again:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MzNZyHBPfh4
The dude from FL Premium Member almost 2 years ago
Tha word rat is looking for is smartass
Count Olaf Premium Member almost 2 years ago
Or total black out
Count Olaf Premium Member almost 2 years ago
He’s going to whiz like a race horse for the rest of the night.
MacGuyver almost 2 years ago
Be of Stout heart! Don’t be at Lager-heads! (Sorry- this is just a rough Draft.)
unfair.de almost 2 years ago
Four syllable words after the 4th beer. I guess that’s some American beer. Won’t happen in Europe.
jel354 almost 2 years ago
At least Rat didn’t insult the bartender.
iggyman almost 2 years ago
Prepare for a visit to the porcelain throne room!
dadoctah almost 2 years ago
Not sure how this works with beer, but….
One tequila,
Two tequila,
Three tequila,
Floor.
Goat from PBS almost 2 years ago
Smartosity, seems legit.
johnjoyce almost 2 years ago
Smartosity. Nope. I won’t work that into my lexicon.
Croc Holliday almost 2 years ago
It’s been over a year since I’ve had a beer, but I’m looking forward to having one on February 15, right after I give my dissertation defense.
The key to enjoying beer is quality, not quantity. I don’t mind paying $10 – $12 for a sixer of high quality beer (and I prefer beer that I can not see through). And two is my limit.
rshive almost 2 years ago
Six beers may not bring total enlightenment. But it comes close.
F-Flash almost 2 years ago
One more beer, andRat will become invisible.
ekw555 almost 2 years ago
they need to color the glasses better so they look empty and not still full of golden goodness.
wotclaw almost 2 years ago
“A herd of buffalo can only move as fast as the slowest buffalo. And when the herd is hunted, it’s the slowest and weakest ones at the back that are killed first. This natural selection is good for the herd as a whole, because the general speed and health of the whole group keeps improving by the regular killing of the weakest members.In much the same way, the human brain can only operate as fast as the slowest brain cells. Now, as we know, excessive intake of alcohol kills brain cells. But naturally, it attacks the slowest and weakest brain cells first. In this way, regular consumption of beer eliminates the weaker brain cells, making the brain a faster and more efficient machine.
And that, Norm, is why you always feel smarter after a few beers."
Cheers
Ellis97 almost 2 years ago
Rat is gonna ruin his liver.
uniquename almost 2 years ago
Just don’t let him drive.
Bruce1253 almost 2 years ago
Shortly to be followed by the Darwin Award prep remarks, “Hold my beer and watch this!”
prrdh almost 2 years ago
Goat is right. Any master of the Czech mystic art of pohoda will tell you that enlightenment is achieved by drinking just the right amount of beer. That’s why pacing is so important: Rat has apparently been guzzling his beer instead of sipping it, and went over the top of the mountain without noticing it.
mrwiskers almost 2 years ago
Could we see more strips featuring the Guard Duck? I miss him.
Zebrastripes almost 2 years ago
There’s no stopping RAT! Once he gets something in his head….
ladykat almost 2 years ago
It doesn’t work that way, Rat.
Geezer almost 2 years ago
Beer is for washing down crabs and pizza. For enlightenment, drink whiskey.
lanman03 almost 2 years ago
A few more beers and he will reach “ten feet tall and bulletproof.”
Bilan almost 2 years ago
If you drink Bud Light, you become enlightened. Simple as that.
The Orange Mailman almost 2 years ago
Yet another comic strip drawn from personal experience.
gary.eddings4157 Premium Member almost 2 years ago
15 days since I bottled my new brew…time to test for Enlightenment!
Scott S almost 2 years ago
https://youtu.be/pm-zduI7zcE
The Waffles are my friends almost 2 years ago
Judging by his speech and demeanor, Rat can hold his drink rather well. His intoxication levels seem low.
T... almost 2 years ago
Not so smart Rat when you tossity your guts after all those beers…
198.23.5.11 almost 2 years ago
Give Rat a “Nasty Canasta Special”
Twocat almost 2 years ago
I’m sorry, but enlightenment and smartosity have nothing to do with each other.
knight1192a almost 2 years ago
I’ll have to find my book, but there’s a poem in which tea is supposed to be the method to nirvana, but the narrator never reaches there because after his third or fourth cup he is too full to finish the pot andc reach nirvana. The same thing could be said about too much beer. After X number of beers you don’t get smarter. Your just too drunk to realize how stupid you really are and are mistaking you’re own drunken stupidity for being smart. Rat’s already past that point.
Otis Rufus Driftwood almost 2 years ago
I am so glad I never touch the stuff.
willie_mctell almost 2 years ago
How much beer in those mugs?
Sisyphos almost 2 years ago
Smartosity all around, barkeep! (Put it on Rat’s tab.)
rogthedodge1 almost 2 years ago
It’s the most wonderful time … for a beer!
DaBump Premium Member almost 2 years ago
’bout as good as sitting with your legs in a knot, moaning “Ommmmmmm”
Call me Ishmael almost 2 years ago
He’s already smartitudinous!
alantain 11 months ago
Will that be the famous “one too many”?