Pearls Before Swine by Stephan Pastis for November 28, 2015
November 27, 2015
November 29, 2015
Transcript:
Goat; Do you think you're a hard worker?
Rat: Ever heard of the path of least resistance/
Goat; Yeah.
Rat: That path's too much effort for me.
Goat: I see.
Rat: I prefer the path of beer and sleep.
Too many people take the path of beer and sleep. And if the path of least resistance is to hard for Rat, I’m shocked he’d work to drink a beer. Path of intravenous beer seems more his style if the path of least resistance is too hard.
Nothing wrong with the choice of sybaritic indolence. You can be lazy and self-indulgent all you want. But Rat, here’s the thing: as with every other choice, there are consequences. And they can be a kick in the butt!
How can Rat seriously say he’s not a hard worker, when we repeatedly see him beating up Cartoon-Boy, leading Pig astray, and generally getting into a ton of mischief?! How hard does a cartoon character have to work?
BE THIS GUY almost 9 years ago
At least, Rat is honest about himself.
Sherlock Watson almost 9 years ago
Not so much a path as a parking spot.
LuvThemPluggers almost 9 years ago
There’s a lot of that going around these days.
Packratjohn Premium Member almost 9 years ago
Hey, Rat, I’m with you!
knight1192a almost 9 years ago
Too many people take the path of beer and sleep. And if the path of least resistance is to hard for Rat, I’m shocked he’d work to drink a beer. Path of intravenous beer seems more his style if the path of least resistance is too hard.
Kind&Kinder almost 9 years ago
Nothing wrong with the choice of sybaritic indolence. You can be lazy and self-indulgent all you want. But Rat, here’s the thing: as with every other choice, there are consequences. And they can be a kick in the butt!
cdgar almost 9 years ago
I think Rat is describing Retirement, though he failed to mention the bowling leagues.
Sisyphos almost 9 years ago
How can Rat seriously say he’s not a hard worker, when we repeatedly see him beating up Cartoon-Boy, leading Pig astray, and generally getting into a ton of mischief?! How hard does a cartoon character have to work?
Charlie Fogwhistle almost 9 years ago
The road to sleep is paved with beer.
grampianlothian almost 9 years ago
I didn’t know Rat “worked” for the local council !(or the “city” as I think you say in USA).
juicebruce almost 9 years ago
To be a Rat or to not be a Rat…….That is the question…….
PICTO almost 9 years ago
Drunk sleeping… sounds like college.
whiteheron almost 9 years ago
I drink, therefore I’m drunk.
mammamoonbeam almost 9 years ago
Rat! Can you say L-A-Z-Y ?
hariseldon59 almost 9 years ago
Goat should know better than to ask Rat a question like that.
NeedaChuckle Premium Member almost 9 years ago
I suffer from split feelings. I have things I NEED to do but I DON’T want to do them! Drives me crazy. Yes, they get done.
Saddenedby Premium Member almost 9 years ago
and people laughed at me when i left my Christmas lights up last year – nobodies laughing now!!!!
nosirrom almost 9 years ago
To find the path of least resistance you must meditate.OHM…….
Plods with ...™ almost 9 years ago
Smart rat.
Sherlock Watson almost 9 years ago
“Sleep… the most beautiful experience in life… except drink.” (W.C. Fields)
abbybookcase almost 9 years ago
not so much as a path as a dusty rug in front of the tv
Logical Duck almost 9 years ago
No gain:No pain!