Pearls Before Swine by Stephan Pastis for August 18, 2017

That only makes sense if Goat is having every meeting in a bar.

Actually, that’s time spent not being around Rat. No waste at all.

Haven’t we seen Paris Goat tip a few from time to time?

That would mean Paris has a lifespan of 75.94 years.

Think how much time he would have if he always arrived fifteen minutes late.

I’m with Rat. More beer, fewer pointless meetings with other people.

I decided to grow my beard when I realized how much time and money I spent on daily shaving. I still have beard grooming time and expenses, but they pale in comparison.

Never take advice from Rat.

Clearly, more effective time management can adversely affect one’s liver.

Somebody did told me that once and I told him, “Get a life!”

Should the calculation take into account the other person being 15 minutes late so that Paris actually loses 30 minutes per occurance.

At three beers an hour that’s 62,415 beers. I agree with Rat, Paris had better get at it or he won’t be finished in time.

Yay Rat!

Why, Goat. Why you no drink beer?

Reminds me of the story of the Simpsons. Groening was asked why they only have four fingers (yes, including the thumb). He replied, “Think how much ink we save!” Probably not true, or not Groening, but still clever.

“You really should start.”

im so confused

I actually did follow this habit. Gave me the only 15 minutes in a day that I had to just relax and no stress in getting there, instead of checking my watch at every traffic light. Probably added time to my life to take it so easy instead of the usual daily grind.

That’s quite the strategy

I drink beer while I’m waiting

Three planned meetings a day, to show up for 15 minutes early? Every day?!

Good grief, Goat! Get a new job! I had no idea being a comic strip performer required so many meetings!

Rat may exaggerate, but his core idea is correct. Relax more, Goat, and drink more beer….

Goat really did drink beer a few times! For example: https://www.gocomics.com/pearlsbeforeswine/2016/07/19

If goat doesn’t drink, why is he always talking to Rat, Pig, and (occasionally) Zebra in a bar?

He’s drunk several times