Pearls Before Swine by Stephan Pastis for May 19, 2024

Do you leave a tip in this situation?

It’s hard not to overestimate Pig’s intelligence.

That’s why they keep the chefs away from the diners.

Best one EVER!

1693-1710.

Boy, am I glad when the author of this comic strip, Stephen pasties, decides NOT to “bury” some horrible “pun” relating to some old pop culture reference from some old song, but, INSTEAD, uses this time to bring out an old, and STILL somehow relevant, film-related pop culture reference, with the NOD to the SINGLE GREATEST THING j.j. Abrams ever did, his first screenplay for the motion picture, starring Harrison ford and Annette bening called REGARDING HENRY!!!! (To quote the MASTER himself, the same aforementioned author: (“boy, am I old for having seen this flick in theaters in the ancient year of 1991 AD, from the last century!!!!” I’m sorta paraphrasing at this point, everyone…) Dan aka…

Pig might not want pepper in his salad.

The chef? Often it’s the server that makes the salad. And nearly always, it’s the server that offers freshly-ground pepper.

Scene #1:Server: “I have some ground pepper for your salad. Just say when.”Me: “When”.Server: " I haven’t started yet."Me: “I know. I hate pepper on salad.”

Scene #2:Server: “Would you like some fresh ground pepper?”Me: “I’d prefer old, stale pepper.”Server leaves in confusion.

Reminded me of Abbot and Costello.

Personally I don’t like pepper, but I do like jalepeno and banana peppers. The cook (not going to call him chef) should have taken Pig at his word at the first “When”. Of course it would have then been a two panel strip at most, and not nearly as entertaining.

Once I decided to see what would happen if I did not say “when.” After a period of time the waitress started to grind the pepper onto my leg rather than onto the salad. I don’t remember if she quit on her own, or if I finally submitted and said when. It was years ago, and I still like lots of pepper on my salads and such. I do remember we both were entertained by our interaction…

Why?

These comments are often peppered with different opinions!

Pig had that coming.

Shades of Abbot and Costello. I can’t stop laughing.

Omigod.. this is another one of Stephen’s rare strips that are DIRECTLY funny, and not funny because they’re so not funny! Well, not exactly ’ not funny’ but.. corny? Umm…I dunno. Never mind. I still love PBS. In spite of their loss of there long-ago ‘radical’ edge.

Omigod.. this is another one of Stephen’s rare strips that are DIRECTLY funny, and not funny because they’re so not funny! Well, not exactly ’ not funny’ but.. corny? Umm…I dunno. Never mind. I still love PBS. In spite of their loss of there long-ago ‘radical’ edge.Oops.

You know you are at a fancy restaurant when there are no condiments on the table. “I am the chef. You will eat what I serve and you will like it!”

You could’ve just said, “Tell me when you want me to stop.”

Just waits till he dreenks from the fingerbowl thinkeeng it complimentary lemonade.

This must be one of em vegetarian restaurants. Pig and Goat ain’t no cannibals me theenks. But it ain’t no classy restaurant for they sure no cares if there is rat infestation in there.

Tell him “I like about six ounces of pepper on a salad this size” and see if he tries converting ounces to cranks of the grinder.

I’ll grind pepper on my salad at home, but find it vaguely annoying when a server wants to grind it on to your salad for you. Just leave the grinder on the table, I ask, or at least hand it to me. But they never do.

Pig got cracked with the cracked peppers?

Who’s on first?

As I would never put pepper on my salad, Pig’s first answer was correct.

never understood why the word “when” meant stop

Today’s special: Fresh Pork Chops!

This is me when I get my hair cut.

“Should I use the machine or scissors?”

“I don’t know, you’re the professional.”

Who’s on first?

Stephan, this is one of the funniest strips ever!

Well done, a good laugh.

“Who’s on first …”

When will this end? When Pig says, “When.”

WHEN

When, can we eat?

„You’re the chef!“ Pig is totally right here and neither stupid nor malicious.

A good chef may be quite stupid. It won’t change the way he’s preparing the food. But if a chef is worth his salt he should know how much pepper is right for the dish.

“Just say when.”

[grind]

Ah-CHOOO!

My friends, the one’s with too much disposable income, have a set of motorizef salt and pepper grinders with a USB-C charging port. (Not an Apple authorized design)

Sometimes Pig not being very bright can be funny. Just not here.

This reminds me of an old Alphonse and Gaston Routine.I like his updated version.

You’ve made my morning worth getting up for. Well beyond nature calls and breakfast.

You’re a 5w6, aren’t you?

Love it!!!

Who’s on first.

Should grind it right up his SNOUT!!

Pastis, you blew the joke. Pig is supposed to sa “i wasn’t expecting the Spanish Inquisition!” Then hilarity would ensue with the arrival of the Spanish Inquisition.” All pay heed! Now enters his holiness Torquemada, the Grand Inquisitor of the Spanish Inquisition!Torquemada; do not employ him for compassionTorquemada; do not beg him for forgivenessTorquemada; do not ask him for mercyLet’s face it, you can’t Torquemada anything!

That last panel… when did Goat see When Harry Met Sally?

Had enough? :)

Never occurred to the chef that maybe Pig just doesn’t want pepper?

Never Forget — Pastis went to Law School to be able to do this

Never understood why anyone puts pepper or salt on a salad. That is what oil and vinegar, or whatever your favorite salad dressing is for. So for me, that when is in the right place in the first panel.

We need 1 more panel in this one for rat to be saying something bad to pastis

Is there a Doctor Pepper in the house?

Here’s a tip – don’t ask for pepper.

Absolutely no tip.

I guess the song “Quando, Quando, Quando” would be appropriate?

Normally I like a pork-quiz, but this is too much.

OMG, this was so funny; a pop quiz?? — LOLOL

When I was little the phrase “say when” confused me a lot.

Funny…I have a hard time picturing them going to a fancy restaurant to begin with!

“Just answer the *&$#$ question” The chef didn’t ask a question.

Funniest comic today!! I laughed so hard, the tears fell!

One of the many examples of ambiguity in American English. Do our British cousins use “Say when” in a similar situation?

No ham for me today. I feel more like having chevon for dinner. :D

This was hilarious!