Pearls Before Swine by Stephan Pastis for March 21, 2014

“Tragedy is when I cut my finger. Comedy is when you fall into an open sewer and die.” (Mel Brooks)

Time for me to get another doctor.

And yet there is an I in “profound tragedy” when it is Rat who is dying. So says Rat. And Pig will sadly believe that hog wash. But the rest of us know that’s not a profound tragedy, it’s a cause for celebration. Especially since we get to see Rat undie again, but hopefully after he once more sees the strip can and will go on without him.

Mr. Jones didn’t utter an “I,” Rat. But, technicalities aside, You self-centered worldview is just begging for a slap in the face from Karma. Unfortunately, she’s busy with her employment in Mythtickle.

Rat dieing would be a celebrating event!

There is one in “Rat dying” though!

Rat oughta see an optimist & try to cure his “I” strain!

However there is an F and a U.

“There’s also no ‘I’ in ‘team,’ so you’re on your own if it is you who is dying.”

There’s no I in “me” either. (Or, is that neither?)

Oh Rat, I’m sure much to your relief… It won’t be your blood.

xxx

But there are two i’s in “egotistical”, which is a perfect description of Rat.

Confused, albeit funny.

There’s an I in LAWSUIT!!!!!