That’s a basic problem with the ever-so-empathic “progressives.” They want for there to never be any losers, but if that’s the case then there aren’t any winners either. That won’t work.
Fortunately, the great wise-ass is wrong on this one. Happiness in life is not a zero-sum game. When my wife and I found each other and married, we both won. That said, pizza is quite delicious.
I’m making pizza today. New York style. I live in Germany now so I can’t get it here. Made the dough yesterday. It is rising nicely in the fridge. This is my first attempt at New York style pizza. Wish me luck.
Zero-sum thinking by Pig, caused by two words with the same spelling and pronunciation and part of speech: Competition.
Artificial competitions — sporting events, elections, etc. — are inherently zero-sum.
Natural competitions — two people dickering over the price of a used car, vegetation seeking sunlight, etc. — can go either way.
If the seller and the buyer can agree, both benefit when the car sells. (Otherwise, why agree?) Positive sum.
And if they can’t, it’s pretty much zero-sum. They’re both where they were at the start, minus the time wasted on negotiations, plus whatever they learned about negotiating and about the used car market.
The grass in the meadow might divert deer from eating the bark off the trees and the trees might provide safety to the deer, so the success of the grass might benefit the trees, and vice versa.
I have learned the secret of being content in any and every situation, whether well fed or hungry, whether living in plenty or in want. I can do everything through him who gives me strength. (Philippians 4:11-13)
Fortunately, in life it is possible to succeed without tearing someone else down. Yes, it is easier to be self-centered and “win” by causing someone else to “lose”, but that type of “win” is shallow. True WINNERS look to see how they can make life better for other people as well as themselves.
I know where Pastis lives and I know they’re all socialists. And they don’t believe in win-win. Rich people don’t take poor peoples money. Au contrare, A rich entrepreneur opens a large business in a small town and the entire town benefits either directly or in many little ways.
Getting in shape is a win. Being healthy is a win. Doing something good for someone else is a win. There are countless wins that don’t require someone losing. You can win without competing with others.
I wonder how many “letters to the editors” flew out when this hit the papers? I read a few where Oh My God was used in the Crabgrass strip and a few called for its immediate cancellation. Can imagine the bloomer twisting using (donkey) in a strip caused.
There is a Sufi story about a guru who found a new young disciple in his class.
“Where is your old master?” the guru asked him.
“I left because he would hit me with a stick whenever I asked him ‘what is the meaning of life?’.”
“I see.”
“I came to you to ask ‘what is the meaning of life?’.”
The guru picked up a stick and hit him. “Go back to your master and thank him for his grandfatherly kindness.”
Sufiism is very pragmatic. The disciple gets struck because he is asking a stupid question rather than getting on with life and learning his own answer.
BE THIS GUY 11 months ago
The 2007 New England Patriots were 18–1.
The 2007 NY Giants were 13–6.
But the Giant were HAPPIER!
BasilBruce 11 months ago
All he is saying is give pizza a chance.
ronaldspence 11 months ago
as long as it is not a sausage pizza eh Pig?
Alexander the Good Enough 11 months ago
That’s a basic problem with the ever-so-empathic “progressives.” They want for there to never be any losers, but if that’s the case then there aren’t any winners either. That won’t work.
dailyreader58 11 months ago
Fortunately, the great wise-ass is wrong on this one. Happiness in life is not a zero-sum game. When my wife and I found each other and married, we both won. That said, pizza is quite delicious.
Concretionist 11 months ago
Life is NOT a zero sum game. Pig needs to find games where he can win AND the others can win too. We use the form “win-win” for that circumstance.
blunebottle 11 months ago
The Wise A$$ is wise.
Imagine 11 months ago
I’m making pizza today. New York style. I live in Germany now so I can’t get it here. Made the dough yesterday. It is rising nicely in the fridge. This is my first attempt at New York style pizza. Wish me luck.
jel354 11 months ago
Pig loves things that involve cheese.
Huckleberry Hiroshima 11 months ago
Very wise. Then you die. No matter what you do. Enjoy.
cmerb 11 months ago
And a " two " piece pizza ?
Ellis97 11 months ago
Pig, there’s pepperoni on that pizza and you do realize what pepperoni is made from, right?
The Fly Hunter 11 months ago
I’ll have mine with a side dish of ice cream.
DaBump Premium Member 11 months ago
Well, it’s a pretty good start, anyway. What if they held a war, and everyone just stayed home and ate pizza?
Goat from PBS 11 months ago
Aww, Pig is so considerate.
eric_harris_76 11 months ago
Zero-sum thinking by Pig, caused by two words with the same spelling and pronunciation and part of speech: Competition.
Artificial competitions — sporting events, elections, etc. — are inherently zero-sum.
Natural competitions — two people dickering over the price of a used car, vegetation seeking sunlight, etc. — can go either way.
If the seller and the buyer can agree, both benefit when the car sells. (Otherwise, why agree?) Positive sum.
And if they can’t, it’s pretty much zero-sum. They’re both where they were at the start, minus the time wasted on negotiations, plus whatever they learned about negotiating and about the used car market.
The grass in the meadow might divert deer from eating the bark off the trees and the trees might provide safety to the deer, so the success of the grass might benefit the trees, and vice versa.
john 11 months ago
I have learned the secret of being content in any and every situation, whether well fed or hungry, whether living in plenty or in want. I can do everything through him who gives me strength. (Philippians 4:11-13)
Doug K 11 months ago
Do you win if you don’t lose? If you don’t lose do you gain? Do you win more is you gain more … Wait! … Where was I going with this?
Count Olaf Premium Member 11 months ago
The Wise Rat on the Hill would say “That’s the Point”. >:) Rat is a Count kind of guy. >:)
uniquename 11 months ago
Even the Great Wisea$$ can learn.
Katje 11 months ago
But then the pizza would lose, right? Is it okay for pizza to lose? :)Btw. Is that bacon on his pizza? :D
Zebrastripes 11 months ago
Silly PIG! He told you what you wanted to hear.
David_the_CAD 11 months ago
Fortunately, in life it is possible to succeed without tearing someone else down. Yes, it is easier to be self-centered and “win” by causing someone else to “lose”, but that type of “win” is shallow. True WINNERS look to see how they can make life better for other people as well as themselves.
aerotica69 11 months ago
If I could only FIND a good pizza near my current location. I miss Cleveland’s Little Italy.
GojusJoe 11 months ago
I know where Pastis lives and I know they’re all socialists. And they don’t believe in win-win. Rich people don’t take poor peoples money. Au contrare, A rich entrepreneur opens a large business in a small town and the entire town benefits either directly or in many little ways.
PoodleGroomer 11 months ago
Try to constantly win small and not lose big.
CaveCat87 11 months ago
Did Pig manage to stop Rat from selling Stephan’s car? (See yesterday’s strip)
JediSQL Premium Member 11 months ago
Just another vote for “life is not a zero sum game.”
WCraft Premium Member 11 months ago
…and donuts. Don’t forget the donuts.
marilynnbyerly 11 months ago
Beer and a good movie also helps.
snowedin, now known as Missy's mom 11 months ago
I think that pig is too good for this world.
raybarb44 11 months ago
Good food is definitely part of a happy existence…….
Bilan 11 months ago
Winning is a zero-sum gain.
Pizza is a 5 pound gain.
zeexenon 11 months ago
Donkey te$ticles are a great cheap hors-d’œuvre in Denver.
JoeMartinFan Premium Member 11 months ago
Getting in shape is a win. Being healthy is a win. Doing something good for someone else is a win. There are countless wins that don’t require someone losing. You can win without competing with others.
DonKellyStudio 11 months ago
I wonder how many “letters to the editors” flew out when this hit the papers? I read a few where Oh My God was used in the Crabgrass strip and a few called for its immediate cancellation. Can imagine the bloomer twisting using (donkey) in a strip caused.
Yontrop 11 months ago
Being happy is going what you’re good at, so I guess Pig has found his bliss.
pamela welch Premium Member 11 months ago
I like the way Wise-A$$ thinks ♥
Nobody_Important 11 months ago
Pig, you are too kind-hearted for this world!
tvtim_14 11 months ago
Happiness can be as complex as you want…or as a simple as a good slice of pizza.
mistercatworks 11 months ago
There is a Sufi story about a guru who found a new young disciple in his class.
“Where is your old master?” the guru asked him.
“I left because he would hit me with a stick whenever I asked him ‘what is the meaning of life?’.”
“I see.”
“I came to you to ask ‘what is the meaning of life?’.”
The guru picked up a stick and hit him. “Go back to your master and thank him for his grandfatherly kindness.”
Sufiism is very pragmatic. The disciple gets struck because he is asking a stupid question rather than getting on with life and learning his own answer.
Otis Rufus Driftwood 11 months ago
I expected better from the Wise Donkey than life being a zero sum game.
Sisyphos 11 months ago
Pig is happy. Pizza is good. Vegetating on the sofa and getting fat is Not Good. Finally, the Wise A$$ is an a$$….
matthew 11 months ago
This misconception of everything being a zero sum game leads to a lot of unnecessary misery in the world. In reality, very few things are like this.
unfair.de 11 months ago
If you share love it’ll increase and you’re both happy.
Go to the shelter and adopt a rescue. The pet will be happy and so will you.