Pearls Before Swine by Stephan Pastis for January 18, 2014

Rat and the baby want the same thing.

Next, Rat tries using a well-known pickup line::“If I said you had a great body, would you hold it against me?”

rockaby ratty

If Rat’s talking to Goat in panel 4, he may want to rethink his plan.

Well, Rat, the thing is, you’re not really a baby. Infantile often, yes, but no baby. Nice try, though….

Dern!

rat looks a little crazy in panal 3

Try an adorable puppy or kitten, Rat. (He’ll probably con Pig into the scheme somehow)

I used to ask to sit in the smoking section so I could enjoy my meals quietly. Now the monsters are everywhere! I always took my boy outside when he started to get disruptive out of courtesy for others. He could either cry, or I’d have him run the energy off when he was older.

One of the downsides of being a disease carrying vermin.

Why do I get the feeling Steph has tried this?

I Wish They’d Do It Now!http://youtu.be/0y9wlPIzt90(even features “bosom.”)

Yeah… In your dreams, Rat!

xxx

Never had an electric train, but now that I’m married I’ve got my hands full.

Rat wants milk.