“But slowly, gradually, Sartorial Prejudice will move into the mainstream as a grateful people embraces its philosophy. Men with convertible shirt cuffs or stretch belts will be refused service at lunch counters; separate water fountains for snap-tab and spread collars will appear.
Of course, it will not be all that easy or painless. The few hard-liners in white socks will be lynched here and there, and for a time a dark night will fall upon America as roving gangs of young toughs in Chesterfield coats prowl the streets terrorizing anyone wearing a clip-on tie.
Eventually Sartorial Prejudice will become national policy. Federal employees will have to supply proof that, for three generations, no one in their family has worn stripes with plaids. TV cameras will be hidden in company washrooms – workers caught in sleeveless undershirts or valentine shorts will be given notice."
The strip is actually acknowledging that they’ve known each other for more than a decade! As opposed to most Pearls strips, where it might as well be that time never moves, like in Drabble or Foxtrot. It’s also genuinely sweet and rewarding to hear that Rat considers him his best friend, even if it’s only set-up dialogue for the punchline.
Just to test some Type-AAAA ‘friends’ we told them we bought our flight tickets. They exploded in rage. We permanently stamped them “TOXIC” and chose the highway alternative. Twas somewhat ironic about “…served cold…” they’ve both been in their Wisconsin graves for a few years and were much younger.
It makes me think of the movie “European Vacation”, where Chevy Chase tosses his son’s beret off the top of the Eiffel Tower and a nearby dog leaps out after it (catching the beret, and landing in the pool below).
BE THIS GUY almost 5 years ago
Make sure it has holes for your horns.
DennisinSeattle almost 5 years ago
At least Rat explained himself and said a fond goodby. But he never gave you the option of taking it off. I guess some insults just go too deep.
Sherlock Watson almost 5 years ago
Today’s background music: “Raspberry Beret” by Prince.
RobinHood almost 5 years ago
Is that the kind you’d find in a second hand store?
Orcatime almost 5 years ago
Well, if that’s all it took…
AGED_ENGINEER Premium Member almost 5 years ago
Gotta love Goat’s take, though.
Jesy Bertz Premium Member almost 5 years ago
Rat needs to Grin and Beret.
Concretionist almost 5 years ago
Seems like a pretty reasonable price to be loose from Rat. Of course, Pastis will restart the comic tomorrow.
The Old Wolf almost 5 years ago
Sartorial prejudice, hate without race.
“But slowly, gradually, Sartorial Prejudice will move into the mainstream as a grateful people embraces its philosophy. Men with convertible shirt cuffs or stretch belts will be refused service at lunch counters; separate water fountains for snap-tab and spread collars will appear.
Of course, it will not be all that easy or painless. The few hard-liners in white socks will be lynched here and there, and for a time a dark night will fall upon America as roving gangs of young toughs in Chesterfield coats prowl the streets terrorizing anyone wearing a clip-on tie.
Eventually Sartorial Prejudice will become national policy. Federal employees will have to supply proof that, for three generations, no one in their family has worn stripes with plaids. TV cameras will be hidden in company washrooms – workers caught in sleeveless undershirts or valentine shorts will be given notice."
-Extracted from a piece by Steve de Souza
JasonBall almost 5 years ago
The strip is actually acknowledging that they’ve known each other for more than a decade! As opposed to most Pearls strips, where it might as well be that time never moves, like in Drabble or Foxtrot. It’s also genuinely sweet and rewarding to hear that Rat considers him his best friend, even if it’s only set-up dialogue for the punchline.
dadoctah almost 5 years ago
A beret I can deal with. But if he starts wearing a man bun, he’s dead to me.
blunebottle almost 5 years ago
So, a beret is a good rat repellent. Who knew?
dwane.scoty1 almost 5 years ago
Now you know why Pastis never features Frogs!
JonGl Premium Member almost 5 years ago
If you buy a beret and never see your friend again, that was probably money well spent.
Gent almost 5 years ago
French pork! Mmmm….!
dlkrueger33 almost 5 years ago
Would Rat feel differently if the beret were green?
mjb515 almost 5 years ago
I guess it is warm where they are.
nosirrom almost 5 years ago
Pig and Goat will now perform a duet of “I Love A Beret”
Andrew Sleeth almost 5 years ago
Pig’s a closet CRMP.
asrialfeeple almost 5 years ago
Goat has the right idea.
JD_Rhoades almost 5 years ago
Is that a raspberry beret? The kind you find in a second hand store?
Bill64STL almost 5 years ago
But what if duck put on his green beret?
Breadboard almost 5 years ago
So Pig joined the Army and got a red beret ! … Croc Power !
meownir almost 5 years ago
It looks like the kind you buy in a second hand store.
Zebrastripes almost 5 years ago
RAT was intimidated……LOL …off he goes, but he’ll be back
Reader almost 5 years ago
Pig is surprised at Pig’s choice? One can’t make a style faux pas if one don’t have style.
MS72 almost 5 years ago
Frakkin’ Frenchie!
Aladar30 Premium Member almost 5 years ago
I’m with Rat here. Beret are the worst!
Cameron1988 Premium Member almost 5 years ago
So, Rat, has only considered, Pig, his best friend for only over a decade? Not two? This strip has been around since 1999
Ellis97 almost 5 years ago
I really want a beret myself.
gorgolo_chick almost 5 years ago
Um… Isn’t that a Raspberry Beret?
gorgolo_chick almost 5 years ago
At least Rat didn’t beret pig about his choice of hats.
zeexenon almost 5 years ago
Just to test some Type-AAAA ‘friends’ we told them we bought our flight tickets. They exploded in rage. We permanently stamped them “TOXIC” and chose the highway alternative. Twas somewhat ironic about “…served cold…” they’ve both been in their Wisconsin graves for a few years and were much younger.
JLChi almost 5 years ago
If a beret is a jerk repellent, I’ll buy one in every color.
WCraft Premium Member almost 5 years ago
Cool, Daddy-O!
marilynnbyerly almost 5 years ago
If you really want to destroy a friendship, wear all white to a wedding.
B UTTONS almost 5 years ago
Pig has a date with a politician.
Nobody_Important almost 5 years ago
Does this mean Rat was never a Mythbusters fan? No wonder I never liked Rat! LOL
WF11 almost 5 years ago
It makes me think of the movie “European Vacation”, where Chevy Chase tosses his son’s beret off the top of the Eiffel Tower and a nearby dog leaps out after it (catching the beret, and landing in the pool below).
The Brooklyn Accent Premium Member almost 5 years ago
Goat’s name is Paris. Shouldn’t he be the one wearing the beret?
David Peters almost 5 years ago
Pig needs a string of onions
One Navy Seal almost 5 years ago
What’s so bad about berets?
Johnny Q Premium Member almost 5 years ago
Goat has a great line for a change!
Call me Ishmael almost 5 years ago
Pig seems to have gone astray/ rat is right about that beret/ t’is an odd affectation/cause for sheer consternation/
Call me Ishmael almost 5 years ago
Rat is right about that beret/Pig seems to have gone astray/this odd affectation/(cause for sheer consternation)/ please God, make it go away!
Sisyphos almost 5 years ago
Here, Goat! Take mine.
Never much into berets (of any color). I wear a Greek fisherman’s cap most of the time….
scoldog almost 5 years ago
“Excuse me mate, you’ve got a beret on your head”
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vjG7NEtjma0
Future Reuben Recipient over 4 years ago
Berets are the one type of dumb hat my brother won’t wear, and he has a neon orange squid hat.