Pearls Before Swine by Stephan Pastis for January 24, 2012
Transcript:
Rat: Pastis!! What are you doing here? I killed you in yesterday's strip!! Pastis: I'm back by popular demand! Besides, in th strip, I'm a cartoon character just like you, and you can't hurt a cartoon character! See? Rat: That's very disturbing. Pastis: Here. Kick me with my own leg.
rf_eq almost 13 years ago
If I could have anything back by popular demand it would be a 69 camaro z28. I hate the new styling.
naturally_easy almost 13 years ago
Is this going where Daffy Duck went when Bugs Bunny was at the drawing board. That was great. Such a rascal that Bugs.
JusSayin almost 13 years ago
Does this mean Pastis is turning into Hammy from Over the Hedge?
LLABDDO almost 13 years ago
coolwaterman almost 13 years ago
So Rat really did kill Pastis!!! wow… will he go to jail now?
boyfromoz almost 13 years ago
Well, that explains Bob the croc continually getting killed…..
Sisyphos almost 13 years ago
Spilled coffee beer trope! Cartoon-Pastis should be beheaded for giving away secrets of the trade! …Oh. Wait….
zero almost 13 years ago
Yeah - I prefer the 67 Mustang. . ..
Bratwurst almost 13 years ago
Mr. Pastis…you’ve destroyed my illusions!
Rodney99 almost 13 years ago
So that means Pastis really could have his head up…
Oh. Oh Dear!
bahramthered almost 13 years ago
I’m gonna get hated for this:
Am I the only one thinking this is a thinly veiled god ruling the world joke?
orinoco womble almost 13 years ago
I don’t know which is more disturbing, today’s strip, or the fact that I find it funny.
jimbo86 almost 13 years ago
woah!
Happy, happy, happy!!! Premium Member almost 13 years ago
" POP ?"
cork almost 13 years ago
Lots of relevance in the circus. (Thanks to Chico Marx)
cartoon critic 2544 almost 13 years ago
Hmmmm, back from the dead? I was happy yesterday.
cubswin2016 almost 13 years ago
You can hurt a cartoon character if you have dip. Just ask Roger Rabbit.
What Shenanigans almost 13 years ago
Too meta. What’s next, inside jokes only long-time readers get?
Oh, wait, that’s what most comic strips are to begin with.
Hoodude almost 13 years ago
A 69 z28? Well yeah ,u&me and everybody,,but a 67stang needs to be a Shelby,,
Digital Frog almost 13 years ago
Since removing limbs is termed dismembering, perhaps Pastis is hoping we’ll all re-member him?
Chibi-robo64 almost 13 years ago
Marcus: GAH! MY EYES! THEY BURRRRN!
Chibi-Robo: …
761st almost 13 years ago
How about my ’69 AMC Javelin, 360cc. My friends and I took it apart put it back together put sunroofs and a 4 barrel carb. Not as easy or fun to do these days.
deangup almost 13 years ago
Good
Keno21 almost 13 years ago
AAAUUGGHHH!! UNDEAD PASTIS!!
bmonk almost 13 years ago
This is actually good. When tax time comes, and Stephan owes an arm and a leg. . . .
mc_alamo almost 13 years ago
What specific spot does Rat intend to kick you with using your own leg?
lakita_lover almost 13 years ago
ROTFL!
lakita_lover almost 13 years ago
Yes, John M, you are the only one thinking that.
iLuvComics almost 13 years ago
This Kind Of Reminds Me Of Those Creatures From The Labyrinth That Take Their Head Off For Fun
Malcolm Hall almost 13 years ago
I bet the killer whale can come back too!
daphne343 almost 13 years ago
So Stephan discovered the secret of cartoon eternal life . . . but you’d better not tell the crocs!!!
Popeyesforearm almost 13 years ago
Pastis in Wackyland.
Sherlock Watson almost 13 years ago
I made a post, but it apparently wasn’t “passed” by GoComics, so I’ll try it another way:
Today’s comic reminds me of this 1983 headline.Where were you in ’83, Stephan?
rf_eq almost 13 years ago
71, are you sure of your dates? Anyway I’ll take what you have over my minivan and taurus
rf_eq almost 13 years ago
You caught your typo. anyway your right about performance, I was talking more about appearance and style.
DGWillie almost 13 years ago
John M. Yes. Yes you are.
lin4869 almost 13 years ago
XD [P.S. I had a ’65 Tempest that I absolutely adored. Even if it was going to break down, it made sure I was safe (or SOMEONE made sure I was safe!) Kept that car for many years—rusted out floor, leaky roof and all.]
codedaddy almost 13 years ago
I’m glad to see Stephan getting a leg up on rat today. But he may have to draw the line somewhere.
Zebrails almost 13 years ago
IN YOUR FACE, RAT!!!
frostee almost 13 years ago
Thank you Stephan, my detachable legs thank you as well!!!
fatjimi almost 13 years ago
Two can play that game! Show him your brain, Rat. Ohhhhhhhh.
Bye Bye Jeffy almost 4 years ago
that is VERY disturbing