Yes indeed, we have more than one plague. Stupidity is definitely there, but the related “deliberate ignorance” is another. Then there’s climate change, which might as well be the Cerberus of plagues, bringing us extra-potent storms, extra extreme temperatures and of course insanely difficult wildfires. Oh. And Covid-19. And whatever happens after that…
One of the problems is the Internet. It has allowed disparate groups that would have met to come together as a community. Pandora’s box is open and you can’t stuff them all back in. However climate change will fix that.
The plague of stupidity will far outlast COVID-19, even though it is actively exacerbating it. And I suspect many more people are afflicted with stupidity than will ever be infected with COVID. Unfortunately, there will never a vaccine or a cure for stupidity, partly because politicians depend on it to get elected and retain power.
I believe what we need to do is quit electing “leaders”.. and elect representatives. We aren’t a democracy, we are a representative republic..way different. We got rid of Kings, Queens, Princes and Princesses, and now we have elevated these morons to the stature of the same. We idolize them. And, we are now leaning toward fascism, socialism and communism. Those only work till you run out of everyone else’s money.. And you still have the rich suckers at the top, with money..
No there isn’t. Stupidity makes it easier for news agencies and politicians to game us. Yes, the pandemic is real, but the numbers and other data are totally manipulated. I agree. Get educated.
I would not object to paying for local journalism if it didn’t subsequently advertise to me, going so far as to make the ads bigger and more intrusive than the journalism.
The great Wise Ass was right to assume Rat meant “stupidity,” for it is the greater plague. Corona virus shall run its course in time, but stupidity we have always with us….
BE THIS GUY about 4 years ago
Rat deserves a swift kick down the mountain for going up there maskless.
BasilBruce about 4 years ago
One good way to get rid of stupidity is to vote it out of office.
(Let the flaming begin)
Cheapskate0 about 4 years ago
Same cure for both. Covid-19 and stupidity.
Renatus Profuturus Frigeridus Premium Member about 4 years ago
And bosh about Covid-19 increase the other stupidities .
hariseldon59 about 4 years ago
Sounds more like how to end ignorance, rather than stupidity.
Concretionist about 4 years ago
Yes indeed, we have more than one plague. Stupidity is definitely there, but the related “deliberate ignorance” is another. Then there’s climate change, which might as well be the Cerberus of plagues, bringing us extra-potent storms, extra extreme temperatures and of course insanely difficult wildfires. Oh. And Covid-19. And whatever happens after that…
Wilde Bill about 4 years ago
Somehow, I miss the Sunday puns.
Jesy Bertz Premium Member about 4 years ago
It is telling how stupid things are that it takes a Wise Ass to bring us to our common senses.
eromlig about 4 years ago
Stupid isn’t usually curable…
Breadboard about 4 years ago
Wonder what Larry Croc would of told the Lads if he was on that hilltop ….. Croc Power !
iggyman about 4 years ago
Be very informed, not by the sensationalism that passes for news these days!
blunebottle about 4 years ago
I actually really like today’s strip. Wise Ass actually gets it right about Facebook, good journalism and avoiding echo chambers.
zeexenon about 4 years ago
Well, I thought he was talking about the Political Robocalls, like yesterday’s from Jr.
jimchronister2016 about 4 years ago
Thank you Stephan, we do need a reminder ever so often that ignorance is sometimes worse than a uncontrolled virus.
dadoctah about 4 years ago
Nope. One plague, two manifestations.
Caldonia about 4 years ago
Pastis sure seems to be pushing us to read books lately. Calm down, buddy.
Say What Now‽ Premium Member about 4 years ago
I’ll say it again: The virus spreads easily in a dense population. The virus also spreads easily in a dense population.
jpayne4040 about 4 years ago
As bad as COVID-19 is, the Stupidity Plague is even worse!
Cameron1988 Premium Member about 4 years ago
The stupidity plague has been around forever
pheets about 4 years ago
Yes, yes there IS.
Michael C. Moreno about 4 years ago
Way to be informed and not only seek out info on your personal world view. You’re one of the carriers of this plague.
diskus Premium Member about 4 years ago
Maybe we are the plague
Steverino Premium Member about 4 years ago
One of the problems is the Internet. It has allowed disparate groups that would have met to come together as a community. Pandora’s box is open and you can’t stuff them all back in. However climate change will fix that.
aerotica69 about 4 years ago
It’s too bad that stupidity doesn’t destroy a virus the way it destroys a civilization.
aerotica69 about 4 years ago
It’s too bad that stupidity doesn’t destroy a virus the way it destroys a civilization.
jscarff57 Premium Member about 4 years ago
The wise ass has been practicing social distancing all year if he didn’t know about COVID…
chris_o42 about 4 years ago
Reader about 4 years ago
http://www.read52booksin52weeks.com/p/well-educated-mind.html
Reader about 4 years ago
Reuters is considered among the most unbiased news sources.
Zebrastripes about 4 years ago
Amen!
Ellis97 about 4 years ago
The only way to get rid of stupidity is to get it kicked out of office.
awcoffman about 4 years ago
The plague of stupidity will far outlast COVID-19, even though it is actively exacerbating it. And I suspect many more people are afflicted with stupidity than will ever be infected with COVID. Unfortunately, there will never a vaccine or a cure for stupidity, partly because politicians depend on it to get elected and retain power.
Linguist about 4 years ago
I hate to be the one to get between a man and his stupidity but every once in awhile it is necessary. VOTE the ignoramuses out of office!
k0rcj about 4 years ago
I believe what we need to do is quit electing “leaders”.. and elect representatives. We aren’t a democracy, we are a representative republic..way different. We got rid of Kings, Queens, Princes and Princesses, and now we have elevated these morons to the stature of the same. We idolize them. And, we are now leaning toward fascism, socialism and communism. Those only work till you run out of everyone else’s money.. And you still have the rich suckers at the top, with money..
JPuzzleWhiz about 4 years ago
Apparently, WAOTH doesn’t realize that “you can’t fix stupid”…!
CaveCat87 about 4 years ago
Rat should have been more specific about what pandemic he was referring to.
bob-droid12 about 4 years ago
The plague of stupidity fuels the others.
Jaime Jean M about 4 years ago
This strip is bound to become a classic.
Plods with ...™ about 4 years ago
Warning labels have pretty much ruined the chances of the second one happening
tripwire45 about 4 years ago
No there isn’t. Stupidity makes it easier for news agencies and politicians to game us. Yes, the pandemic is real, but the numbers and other data are totally manipulated. I agree. Get educated.
Otis Rufus Driftwood about 4 years ago
Stupidity is our oldest plague. With apologies to Cicero, it might just be the mother of all plagues.
GregZimmerman about 4 years ago
Wow, a rare funny Pearls Before Swine.
public.bill about 4 years ago
…as these comments prove.
DCBakerEsq about 4 years ago
LIFE 101. Read. Think. Discuss. Repeat.
Old Man River about 4 years ago
That second plague is actually a birth defect.
Boots at the Boar Premium Member about 4 years ago
I would not object to paying for local journalism if it didn’t subsequently advertise to me, going so far as to make the ads bigger and more intrusive than the journalism.
Beowulf 406 Premium Member about 4 years ago
So true.
kf6rro about 4 years ago
Maybe panel 4 would happen if they weren’t busy fulfilling what he warns against in panel 5.
Gent about 4 years ago
Of course there’s more than one plague, oh harbinger of the plague.
aunt granny about 4 years ago
Local journalism has already gone away.
Pgalden1 Premium Member about 4 years ago
Well done!
Laurie Stoker Premium Member about 4 years ago
No wiser words were ever spoken by Rat than those in the last frame.
Sisyphos about 4 years ago
The great Wise Ass was right to assume Rat meant “stupidity,” for it is the greater plague. Corona virus shall run its course in time, but stupidity we have always with us….
kgornick Premium Member about 4 years ago
This says it all.
julcz about 4 years ago
I would love this in a lawn sign. About 6′ × 4′ ought to do it.
Censorhead almost 4 years ago
Well, if stupidity wasn’t a plague, how did rat create a vaccine??
Kittens almost 4 years ago
Stupidity, corona, I see no difference
aussie399 Premium Member almost 4 years ago
Or don’t vote it in in the first place.Pay for local journalism? Google and Facebook will NOT like that.
srgoddag almost 4 years ago
Rr
LOAFY over 3 years ago
If it weren’t for stupidity, the pandemic would probably be more in control.
Catchmandew over 1 year ago
so true