Because the true spirit of Christmas isn’t giving, but greed. People give presents to make others feel obligated to give something back. At least, that’s my experience.
A Most Merry and Joyous Christmas to ALL lowly unworthies from The❤️Count, Gorgeous ❤️ Countess, Lulu the Wonder Cat and of course… Our Be❤️ed ❤️Rat❤️! May God Bless Us, Every One.
One year, I gave my brother a $100 gift certificate from Best Buy, and he gave me a $100 gift certificate from Best Buy. We looked at each other and said, “This is stupid.” And stopped giving gifts.
It’s always appreciate these more wholesome and caring moments between the characters. It proves that the strip can be more than just satire and edginess.
My wife and I worked this out years ago. She gives me one bottle of Scotch, and I give her one. This year I wrapped hers to look like the presents on Mr. Shirley’s credenza in National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation.
I told my wife that the grandkids get enough presents already, so we’ll just make 529 contributions. “OK”, and then she buys 5 more gifts for each kid.
A buddy at work and his wife decided they wouldn’t exchange presents one year. About 8:00 pm Christmas Eve she gave him his present. He had honored their agreement. Things got awkward.
Check out today’s Baby Blues. Wren received a toy pig that looks a lot like our PBS Pig! https://www.gocomics.Com/babyblues/2023/12/25?ct=v&cti=2307496 Merry Christmas to the PBS fandom!
Every year I say that I don’t need anything, that I don’t want any gifts, and yet each year I get a load of presents. I have everything I need. I have more than I need. Most things I have double. Sometimes three times. Yet people cannot get it inm their heads that their presence is enough and still show up with gifts. Why??
I usually give gifts that I’ve made myself. I find that most people appreciate my efforts. As well as my efforts to not bleed on my work when I stab my fingers with a sewing needle.
leopardglily 9 months ago
Merry Christmas, Gocomics!
BE THIS GUY 9 months ago
Because each one of you is afraid the other one will give you a gift and you will look like a jerk.
MERRY CHRISTMAS!
BasilBruce 9 months ago
Everyone does it for the same reason; so you can play with the boxes!
David_the_CAD 9 months ago
Because real gifts are given out of love, and love conquers all.
DennisinSeattle Premium Member 9 months ago
We do it all for the cats.
blunebottle 9 months ago
Soooo familiar!
Purple People Eater 9 months ago
Because the true spirit of Christmas isn’t giving, but greed. People give presents to make others feel obligated to give something back. At least, that’s my experience.
Brooklyn’s family 9 months ago
And Thank You!
Count Olaf Premium Member 9 months ago
A Most Merry and Joyous Christmas to ALL lowly unworthies from The❤️Count, Gorgeous ❤️ Countess, Lulu the Wonder Cat and of course… Our Be❤️ed ❤️Rat❤️! May God Bless Us, Every One.
[Anonymous Account] 9 months ago
MERRY FREAKIN’ CHRISTMAS EVERYBODY!
Ignatz Premium Member 9 months ago
One year, I gave my brother a $100 gift certificate from Best Buy, and he gave me a $100 gift certificate from Best Buy. We looked at each other and said, “This is stupid.” And stopped giving gifts.
ladykat 9 months ago
Merry Christmas!
Linguist 9 months ago
To all of you PBS fans who are celebrating today, I wish you all a ¡FELIZ NAVIDAD!
potfarmer 9 months ago
I can’t help but wonder what Rat’s idea of a gift is.
zerotvus 9 months ago
The best gifts are ones made by hand. Pumpkin spice trail mix or peanut brittle….
mindjob 9 months ago
Merry Christmas to all. I stopped buying presents because I hate shopping, but don’t have anything against it
Ellis97 9 months ago
It’s always appreciate these more wholesome and caring moments between the characters. It proves that the strip can be more than just satire and edginess.
John Jorgensen 9 months ago
Always do gifts.
anamchara42 9 months ago
My wife and I worked this out years ago. She gives me one bottle of Scotch, and I give her one. This year I wrapped hers to look like the presents on Mr. Shirley’s credenza in National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation.
jel354 9 months ago
Rat gave something? Guess anything is possible today.
Goat from PBS 9 months ago
Awwww… Pig is so cute. And Rat, doing something nice for once, deserves respect.
Love you guys! Merry Christmas!
WCraft Premium Member 9 months ago
Always good to have a “back up gift” just in case…
Otis Rufus Driftwood 9 months ago
Because you two love each other and value being friends that much. I am just grateful Pastis is giving this day attention for once. Merry Christmas.
walstib Premium Member 9 months ago
I told my wife that the grandkids get enough presents already, so we’ll just make 529 contributions. “OK”, and then she buys 5 more gifts for each kid.
pearlyqim 9 months ago
Happens every year!
Bex Premium Member 9 months ago
I just made cookies for everybody.
JïllDérs(TOMGF) 9 months ago
This is good stuff
Bruce388 9 months ago
A buddy at work and his wife decided they wouldn’t exchange presents one year. About 8:00 pm Christmas Eve she gave him his present. He had honored their agreement. Things got awkward.
zeexenon 9 months ago
He individually wrapped Russian nested dolls?
oakie817 9 months ago
MERRY CHRISTMAS!!!!!!
delennwen 9 months ago
Check out today’s Baby Blues. Wren received a toy pig that looks a lot like our PBS Pig! https://www.gocomics.Com/babyblues/2023/12/25?ct=v&cti=2307496 Merry Christmas to the PBS fandom!
Nobody_Important 9 months ago
Pig, you are such a darling! Merry Christmas!!
Moore 1 9 months ago
You do it to show that you care. Merry Christmas to All.
Miss Buttinsky Premium Member 9 months ago
Animal sanctuaries and local humane society kennels are struggling. One size $ fits all.
ArcticFox Premium Member 9 months ago
Merry Christmas to all of you and all your loved ones.
Cameron1988 Premium Member 9 months ago
I’m amazed that Rat gave anyone a gift
Lola85 Premium Member 9 months ago
Merry Christmas, Stephan. Thanks for all the wonderful characters.
SNVBD 9 months ago
Every year I say that I don’t need anything, that I don’t want any gifts, and yet each year I get a load of presents. I have everything I need. I have more than I need. Most things I have double. Sometimes three times. Yet people cannot get it inm their heads that their presence is enough and still show up with gifts. Why??
Bryan Smith Premium Member 9 months ago
Rat’s British? He said Happy Christmas
markkahler52 9 months ago
MERRY CHRISTMAS, STEPHAN!!
eddi-TBH 9 months ago
It actually makes a better surprise this way. Joy to the world.
Zebrastripes 9 months ago
❤️❤️
Sisyphos 9 months ago
It’s okay, guys. Presents are never bad to receive, and they’re even better to give!
alantain 8 months ago
I usually give gifts that I’ve made myself. I find that most people appreciate my efforts. As well as my efforts to not bleed on my work when I stab my fingers with a sewing needle.