Pearls Before Swine by Stephan Pastis for December 08, 2020

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    BE THIS GUY  almost 4 years ago

    I think Rat’s got it right this time.

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    Arbitrary  almost 4 years ago

    “I’m stressed”

    -You should relax

    “Oh I never thought of that. Maybe you should tell the starving guy over there to just eat a sandwich and solve all his problems!”

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    BasilBruce  almost 4 years ago

    Cue the theme from Jaws.

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    Valence (UwU) ✔️   almost 4 years ago

    It definitely plots alright.

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    Concretionist  almost 4 years ago

    I’m a pseudo believer in the “personal devil” concept: When we’re born, we’re issued a personal devil whose job is to upset your plans. This is why we invoke the kindly spirit of the tree by “knocking wood” whenever we make the mistake of mentioning that we expect a good outcome.

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    mattro65  almost 4 years ago

    I disagree. Life is good especially if you have a little perspective. Sure I’ve got problems but they pale in comparison to the problems of many. And, it could be worse. I could be stupid and ugly too.

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    ChristineFoxdale  almost 4 years ago

    Life double crosses with style

    Forcing you into a smile

    So it can kick you in the teeth… "

    ’Funny.." City of Angels

    Rat has this one entirely too correct.

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    Ratkin Premium Member almost 4 years ago

    Man plans, God laughs.

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    Gent  almost 4 years ago

    Life doesn’t plot against you. People do.

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    Robin Harwood  almost 4 years ago

    Rat has got this one right.

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    nosirrom  almost 4 years ago

    The ultimate conspiracy theory – Life.

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    cracker65  almost 4 years ago

    Goat needs to go listen to Ironic by Alanis Moreset.

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    Liverlips McCracken Premium Member almost 4 years ago

    If Rat keeps hammering this theme, Goat is gonna plotz.

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    blunebottle  almost 4 years ago

    Oh, yes it does, Goat.

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    DennisinSeattle  almost 4 years ago

    Panel 3 should be a mug or a tee shirt.

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    some idiot from R'lyeh Premium Member almost 4 years ago

    It’s going to win one day, too.

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    iggyman  almost 4 years ago

    Ask Sisyphus!

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    iggyman  almost 4 years ago

    Rats expression last panel!

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    scote1379 Premium Member almost 4 years ago

    Rat; I’m Paranoid, But am I Paranoid enough ?

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    Caldonia  almost 4 years ago

    Sounds like paranoid delusions are next for him. Have many prescribed drugs, dude!

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    Procat Premium Member almost 4 years ago

    Goat should tell tRump that.

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    James Wolfenstein  almost 4 years ago

    Yes, it does!

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    Zebrastripes  almost 4 years ago

    Anticipation, plotting, anxiety,…..how about a beer, RAT?

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    SusieB  almost 4 years ago

    I’ve often felt the universe is against me. However by now I’m used to it and definitely don’t stress about it like I used to when I was younger.

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    Chris  almost 4 years ago

    yes, I’m sure it does…

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    Ellis97  almost 4 years ago

    You’re not wrong about that.

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    favm  almost 4 years ago

    Rat, with the year we have had, I have to agree.

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    favm  almost 4 years ago

    Rat, with the year we have had, I have to agree.

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    We has seen the enemy  almost 4 years ago

    Careful Rat or you’ll plotz!

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    Mando  almost 4 years ago

    @#$% You life.

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    Ralph Newbill  almost 4 years ago

    Life is out to get you.., and sooner or later it shall!

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    TopGunner  almost 4 years ago

    My favorite characters in Pearls Before Swine are the alligators! I vote for more alligator strips going forward!

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    Willywise52 Premium Member almost 4 years ago

    LOTS!

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    rickseg  almost 4 years ago

    As Marvin says, “Life! Don’t talk to me about life . . .”

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    Otis Rufus Driftwood  almost 4 years ago

    It’s not paranoia if they’re really after you.

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    hoffquotes2  almost 4 years ago

    Sounds like a line right out of a Seinfeld episode

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    smoore47  almost 4 years ago

    John Lennon dead 40 years ago today. “Life is what happens to you while you’re busy making other plans.”

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    Bookworm  almost 4 years ago

    Back in the Dark Ages (my college days), a literature professor of mine once opined that in all of literature there were only two plots; Death and Sex (albeit, he conceded, perhaps in the metaphorical sense). In an essay, we were asked to support or contradict that viewpoint. I wrote that in literature, such could in fact be the case; but in real life, my opinion was there was far too much of the former and much too little of the latter. The professor was a good sport; he didn’t flunk me. (And this was pre-Covid, pre-HIV, and for most folks today, pre-History.)

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    joefearsnothing  almost 4 years ago

    Rat, in panel three, reminds me of Kramer on the Seinfeld show! ;o)

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    raybarb44  almost 4 years ago

    We are tired of relaxing…..

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    COL Crash  almost 4 years ago

    It’s not Life that’s plotting against you Rat. It’s the Environment in which you live that’s trying to kill you.

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    DCBakerEsq  almost 4 years ago

    Never let your guard down. Or your trousers in public.

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    aerotica69  almost 4 years ago

    Oh yes, Life definitely plots against us.

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    Perkycat  almost 4 years ago

    I want to ‘Like’ this one over and over and over again!

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    DondiDoo  almost 4 years ago

    Life is what happens when your busy making other plans

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    Troglodyte  almost 4 years ago

    Rat, just give that stress to others…you will be relieved, and also appreciate the joy of “giving” at the same time! :D

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    zeexenon  almost 4 years ago

    Remove all people, and eliminate the biggest risk.

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    backyardcowboy  almost 4 years ago

    Rat, your biggest worry should be Stephan. He’s the one who comes up with all your plots.

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    Thinkingblade  almost 4 years ago

    SOmetimes it is hard to tell when we are plotting against ourselves and life is just responding, and when life is plotting against us and we have to fight back.

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    B.comics.61  almost 4 years ago

    I’m with Rat.

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    Buoy  almost 4 years ago

    Not to get all pop-psycho on Y’all, but it really is a choice; you can plot with it, or struggle against it.

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    bikedudepat  almost 4 years ago

    Reminds me of a John Lennon lyric

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    bunrabbit99  almost 4 years ago

    nailed it, rat!

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    John-117  almost 4 years ago

    I am with rat. “Oh Yes It Does!”

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    Daeder  almost 4 years ago

    “Life plots all over me!”

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    willie_mctell  almost 4 years ago

    Does too.

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    TrudyQ Premium Member almost 4 years ago

    And that’s what beer is for

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    Sisyphos  almost 4 years ago

    Life Plots!

    That particular headline is true. Life is a comedy, and we are the butt of its jokes….

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