Pearls Before Swine by Stephan Pastis for August 25, 2023

That’s why some people don’t get the help they need.

This is like a reverse of how the word “special” had its meaning changed.

when a mcomic brings a tear and chokes you up, it is better than a laugh…thank you!

But “abnormal” was truth in advertising.

Abby something. . .

“Whose brain?” “Abbie somebody.”

Doesn’t ‘extraordinary’ mean that you’re more ordinary than normal?

Sometimes I think Pig would be the better Wise A$$ on the hill.

Depends on what word follows extraordinary

AAAAWW, good ol’ pig.

“A rose by any other name, is STILL a rose” Sorry William!

Awwww. Pig is always there to lift spirits, even Rat’s.

We could all use a friend like Pig.

The things that we were beat up for, as kids, become the things that we celebrate as adults.

“Oh, Mr A.B. Normal, he seems like a nice fellow!”(YF)

Did Rat just say something nice? The universe will be collapsing in 3..2..1..

I think my friends think I’m abnormal, but they put up with me anyway.

If you’re human, you’re extraordinary. Go out and BE EXTRAORDINARY today!

Rat has friends?

like “speshul needz” instead of “you’re a cash-sucking idiot”.

“Unique”.

Thanks, Pig. I needed that.

it’s a sweet reverse of Charlotte writing “Radiant” and “Some Pig” in her web & saving Wilbur’s life.

Thanks Steph.

Pig is a good friend!! … :)

Yes : )

Yes, they are.

He’s sitting there labeling himself abnormal? Leaving aside the fact that his ego is normally way too big for something like that, surely he’s got better things to do with his time.

Pig is extra ordinary.

Pig is good :-D

Well then, by Pig’s definition, Illinois is an extraordinary state.

Perspective….

Extraordinary – more ordinary than usual.

Pig is always good-natured. I’m surprised that Rat accepted his suggestion.

All a matter of perspective…..

To have a friend, you must BE a friend.

pig is so sweet

Extraordinary is a highly useful ambiguous word.

Wait, that’s very positive, Rat!

Rat’s getting sentimental on us.Call a doctor.

Now, that’s a good friend ♥

Kind of a beauty in the eye of the beholder take on things.

And some pigs are “radiant”.

Pig is large hearted. Even Rat admires him. although he will never admit it.

Hey, I know! They all could be “The League of Extraordinary Anthropomorphs”.

An upbeat Rat?! What a nice way to round out the week

Pig must see things with Rat others don’t.

Eccentric.

Rat can go either way. Still, it was good of Pig to attempt the gentler re-label….

Pig is such a special soul…

I love Pig so much! ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

Come to think of it, Pig could get a job as a parking lot attendant and telling people they’re awesome since that word isn’t so many syllables (see the short film “Validation” for more details).

Who wants to be “normal?” Fighting talk ..