The bit the science community always fails to leave out is that a theory is still not proof of concept, but more of an assumption. To become law (true) a theory has to be seen to perform as theorized without fail.
Let me see if I understand this……a scientist does research and then develops a theory. Then has it reviewed by peers and that establishes the matter as fact or truth? Hmm…but if someone does the very same thing with the Bible, they are a fanatic chasing after myths. Shows how warped human thinking can be.
Very disappointed. I first saw the text “Hey, Scientist Sal.” Then scrolled down a few millimeters to discover Sal isn’t short for Sally, i.e. not a woman scientist.
Peer review is NOT part of the scientific method. It is simply a publication editorial mechanism. And I know Pastis is simply searching for a pun but there is a lot of misconception on this point.
Aaronious almost 5 years ago
For the record: Science develops an hypothesis first, and that is tested. If it can’t be disproved, then a theory is formed.
VictoryRider almost 5 years ago
Looks like they’re peering over the pier with their peer. Too bad they’re not eating a… Bartlett.
mjb515 almost 5 years ago
That is a good description of social science peer review, at least.
Duke of Omnium almost 5 years ago
The pier review is conducted by post-docks
PICTO almost 5 years ago
To have your pier reviewed contact www.dock tours.com
Purple People Eater almost 5 years ago
Getting published in a “peer review” journal just means the editor agrees with you, or, at the very least, thinks you might be right.
Radish the wordsmith almost 5 years ago
They blinded pig with science.
Pointspread almost 5 years ago
Pig does not like pier pressure.
Breadboard almost 5 years ago
And how do we know she is a witch …. because she floats like wood. what else floats like wood ? A duck …. Croc Power !
Reader almost 5 years ago
Sitting on the dock of the bay….
walstib Premium Member almost 5 years ago
We had to do job performance peer reviews at GE. Of course we got in cahoots with our co-workers to give each other positive reviews.
asrialfeeple almost 5 years ago
Who wood call this humour?
Ellis97 almost 5 years ago
We should always pay respect to our science.
Major Matt Mason Premium Member almost 5 years ago
“You’re a very short peer, Neddy.” -Gryptpipe
Kaputnik almost 5 years ago
I’m surprised that Pig doesn’t imagine the pier itself speaking.
Jeffin Premium Member almost 5 years ago
I think Pastis was fishing for a joke. Not even a nibble.
Znox11 almost 5 years ago
Per OSHA, this theory failed it’s peer review…there where no railings.
elbow macaroni almost 5 years ago
Try humor
BE THIS GUY almost 5 years ago
And for docking boats.
airdrummer almost 5 years ago
and if it is disproved, it is modified or dropped, unlike “beliefs”
BobBeers almost 5 years ago
The bit the science community always fails to leave out is that a theory is still not proof of concept, but more of an assumption. To become law (true) a theory has to be seen to perform as theorized without fail.
Fido (aka Felix Rex) almost 5 years ago
If I was going to create this pun, I would have had Pig standing with a member of the House of Lords.
AZPhinFan almost 5 years ago
Let me see if I understand this……a scientist does research and then develops a theory. Then has it reviewed by peers and that establishes the matter as fact or truth? Hmm…but if someone does the very same thing with the Bible, they are a fanatic chasing after myths. Shows how warped human thinking can be.
Zebrastripes almost 5 years ago
Poor PIG! Takes life so literally!
Cornelius Noodleman almost 5 years ago
I’m so confused.
Bucinka almost 5 years ago
Very disappointed. I first saw the text “Hey, Scientist Sal.” Then scrolled down a few millimeters to discover Sal isn’t short for Sally, i.e. not a woman scientist.
Herb L 1954 almost 5 years ago
Nice wood is getting a little personal ;)
jel354 almost 5 years ago
“I’m just sittin’ on the dock of the bay…reviewing.”
DCBakerEsq almost 5 years ago
Would you like to hear my theory about dinosaurs?
Gent almost 5 years ago
At first, I cod not get it. But then, I realised the pun. It was so so-fish-ticated! You just can’t be board with such brill-iant puns!
Ermine Notyours almost 5 years ago
Sittin’ on the dock of the spice rack, waiting thyme….
amaryllis2 Premium Member almost 5 years ago
Now that is called pier pressure.
zeexenon almost 5 years ago
No, no, no. It’s a religion to scientists. The Scientific Method Ist.
B UTTONS almost 5 years ago
Can you blame Pig?
Rat and Guido often take Pig out for a PEER review of the SHARKS revue at the PIER whenever Pig is late paying his Loan Shark.
well-i-never almost 5 years ago
Uff da.
gileshead almost 5 years ago
Maybe the worst pun ever!
Concretionist almost 5 years ago
And here I always thought that “peer” was to do with looking about.
Sisyphos almost 5 years ago
Stop trying to think, Pig.
!. It makes you complicit in Cartoon-Boy’s outlandish puns.
2. It is too much of a strain on you. You can’t handle the truth!
whelan_jj almost 5 years ago
Peer review is NOT part of the scientific method. It is simply a publication editorial mechanism. And I know Pastis is simply searching for a pun but there is a lot of misconception on this point.
TheronStanford almost 5 years ago
And when you’re out of slits, you’re out of pier.
JudyAz almost 5 years ago
It’s a good thing there weren’t two piers – that’d be a real paradox!