Pearls Before Swine by Stephan Pastis for January 03, 2019

I expected blood to be dripping from that spear.

He only uses it when he’s angry. Worry Goat, worry a lot. In fact, start running right now.

I dunno. Rat’s got a point. Literally.

looks like a harpoon from the “Pequod” shipwreck than a spear

What would Goat-ke-bob taste like?

I’m with Rat on this one.

No worries… He’s only used it twice. This morning!

That’s one way around gun control laws.

Rat’s response to the world differs from mine only in its extreem-ness.

We’ve always known that it’s touch-and-go with Rat; he usually winds up giving you the shaft!

Rat needs to get a life. And counselling.

Just when I think all the comics have gone to computer lettering, I read BAT-$#!+ on Pearls and decide there might yet be hope.

So Rat traded in his Louisville Slugger?

“Mr. Magee, don’t make me angry. You wouldn’t like me when I’m angry.” -Rat

“But Rat, you’re always angry!”

Not “I only use it when I’m angry,” but “I use it only when I’m angry.” The meaning of a sentence depends on the placement of “only.” Here’s a humorous example of that rule:Only I poked him in his eye with my stick.I only poked him in his eye with my stick.I poked only him in his eye with my stick.I poked him only in his eye with my stick.I poked him in his only eye with my stick.I poked him in his eye only with my stick.I poked him in his eye with my only stick.I poked him in his eye with my stick only.

I prefer a Broadsword myself.

Carrying a spear is ridiculous – get a taser instead!

Dont think a real restuarant would let you in with a spear. Also rat can’t just sneak it under is shirt….

And Rat’s always angry!

Which would be like all the time.

I’m with rat

I was hoping for another Pig fruit graffiti strip. I was picturing the saddest Carmen Miranda headdress ever.

And you want to steer clear when he’s angry

Rat’s ALWAYS angry.

I prefer a broadsword.

Note to self: Order a spear off of Amazon ASAP.

Pork souvlaki sounds good,

Sooooo…..about 50 times a day then?

“You wouldn’t like me when I’m angry!”

I’m with you there Rat!

Hey, Rat! Do you have an Open Carry Spear permit? Or are you trying out for an Extra part in the opera (you know, “spear carrier”)?

But, seriously, folks, I bet Rat keeps that bar peaceful….

“That’s my secret, Captain…”

Hey, can you tell me if my comments are showing up? For some reason they weren’t showing up before. Thanks!

“You won’t like him when he’s angry”

You know, the characters in Rat’s cursing look kinda like the word itself…