Patsis probably could have used Gay Talese instead of Marvin Gaye to avoid all these “blackface” comments and offend only on group. As it is, he offended two groups. Jeez, grow up, it’s just a cartoon and PC wasn’t that needed here.
Stephen, your are great…. I had’nt got the foggiest idea on what you were writing and drawing, but all the mislead comments show that, you must have done something right… Keep up with the good work !
In my community, being outside the standard 5 sexual orientations is considered perfectly acceptable, if a bit odd. Being straight-XX, straight-XY, gay, lesbian or not interested doesn’t even get up to the “mention it when describing the person” level. Height, hair color, body-shape, apparent gender and skin color do.
BE THIS GUY over 5 years ago
Did Stephan dig up a joke he first told in 1983?
B UTTONS over 5 years ago
After Gaye popped out of the closet, Peter Pan exclaimed he was in love with a fairy; then everybody jumped for Joy
Templo S.U.D. over 5 years ago
I wonder what Marvin himself thinks of this?
DennisinSeattle over 5 years ago
The original joke was bad, and then you bring blackface into it? Stephen, I suggest you erase this post and replace with some crocs and zeebas,
Nachikethass over 5 years ago
Skating close to thin ice there, Pastis.
Gent over 5 years ago
Y’mean you didn’t say that with pride, eh, Pig?
kaffekup over 5 years ago
I loved Marvin Gaye, an ‘Grapevine’ is one of my all-time favorites.
Another major talent snuffed out by a gun in the hands of a deranged man, his father, of all people.
Breadboard over 5 years ago
Good Party, No whiskey, We go home …….. Croc Power !
Troglodyte over 5 years ago
Pig can do with some Sexual Healing.
NeedaChuckle Premium Member over 5 years ago
I had a girlfriend whose first name was Gay! I would introduce her: “She’s Gay!” We got looks, loved it!
domscom over 5 years ago
Typical mindless PC silly comments. The mask looks like Marvin Gaye looked. Marvin Gaye was black you know. Should Pastis have drawn him white?
Zebrastripes over 5 years ago
As in Marvin!
YippiKiAyMofo over 5 years ago
I wonder if Pastis is thinking “furthermore I hope my meaning won’t be lost or misconstrued.”
(Sorry, wrong performer.)
Goat over 5 years ago
Hey Pig, ’What’s going on’?
Stocky One over 5 years ago
Pig further embarrassed himself when someone shouted, “Let’s Get it On!”.
OldManMountain over 5 years ago
Interesting decision by Pastis to run a Marvin Gaye joke two days after Father’s Day (Gaye was murdered by his own father).
ChazNCenTex over 5 years ago
“Bet you’re wonderin’ how I knew ’bout your plan to make me blue…….”
MichaelHelwig over 5 years ago
Where’s The Gay Ranchero?
Display over 5 years ago
Or he could have dressed like the little Looney Tunes Martian but with a Pride button.
Herb L 1954 over 5 years ago
That Pig is such a Pip ;)
Blot over 5 years ago
Funny! Crocs and Zeebas always welcome too!
Cameron1988 Premium Member over 5 years ago
LOL
Cameron1988 Premium Member over 5 years ago
Well, it is Pride Month
DCBakerEsq over 5 years ago
I’m proud to say I’ve never come out of the closet.
zeexenon over 5 years ago
It’s terrible humor when one knows what’s coming from the first window.
WCraft Premium Member over 5 years ago
Mr. Pastis – did you have a rough night and decide to kick a hornets nest when you got out of bed?
NoSleepTil_BKLYN over 5 years ago
Witches Be Loco!
hitek1st over 5 years ago
Aww, Marvin Gaye. Kinda feel sad now. Great joke though. I can understand why they say there’s a fine line between humor and not so humorous.
gmu328 over 5 years ago
Patsis probably could have used Gay Talese instead of Marvin Gaye to avoid all these “blackface” comments and offend only on group. As it is, he offended two groups. Jeez, grow up, it’s just a cartoon and PC wasn’t that needed here.
matjestaet over 5 years ago
Stephen, your are great…. I had’nt got the foggiest idea on what you were writing and drawing, but all the mislead comments show that, you must have done something right… Keep up with the good work !
dlaemmerhirt999 over 5 years ago
Poor Piggy was just being honest!:‘( And that’s a GREAT song!!!
Concretionist over 5 years ago
In my community, being outside the standard 5 sexual orientations is considered perfectly acceptable, if a bit odd. Being straight-XX, straight-XY, gay, lesbian or not interested doesn’t even get up to the “mention it when describing the person” level. Height, hair color, body-shape, apparent gender and skin color do.
GT355 over 5 years ago
i, for one, am very upset at the lilac-face
Sisyphos over 5 years ago
Pig’s feet! In his mouth again! Pig has a wonderful way with words, always setting himself up to be misunderstood.
It’s a gift.
Daeder over 5 years ago
It was totally misconstrued. They all thought he was R. Kelly.