perhaps Rat should look into theism when it comes to knowledge being retained in the afterlife, but then he’d have to look into various sects and sub-sects of theism
Yep, that’s about why life without immortality is ultimately meaningless. And without God and an objective purpose of human existence, even immortal life would be ultimately meaningless.
He should take a look at the Book of Romans, basically, Paul’s “Christianity for Dummies”. Chapter 1 says it all, really. One single door to eternity, but it is open.
NO, Goat, Don’t surrender! We DON’T need another lazy stupid slob! We have enough of them hanging around RNC headquarters…and in the Senate…and the White House….
Because being stupid and eating bonbons turns out to be more boring than accumulating knowledge, gaining insight, and trying to attain wisdom. There’s no reason you can’t still take the occasional bonbon break.
No, it doesn’t “all go way.” The accumulated knowledge, gained insights, and attained wisdom I’ve received from parents, teachers, clergymen (and clergy-women), coworkers, friends, others, and just life itself has served me well over the decades. With some luck, I hope I’ve passed it on as generously as it was given to me. But the occasional bonbon is also good.
You skipped a step, Rat. Once you attain that wisdom, you pass it along for others to use and grow as well. How do you think bonbons were made in the first place?
Jimmy Buffet’s take on the first panel: “Yeah, they send you off to college, Try to gain a little knowledge, But all you want to do is learn how to score.” (“Pencil Thin Mustache” 1974).
there are different levels of knowledge, such as those people who are good at jeopardy, or other trivial games. then there’s the science and technology side. of course there the make believe and fantascy
We have sophisticated systems for accumulating and managing knowledge. From looking at the results of our society we have yet to make anything that preserves wisdom.
I think the classical response would be that wisdom is good in itself, for living a good and happy life and for making the lives of those around you better and happier, without considering whether your wisdom survives your physical existence.
That’s why I love my job. I collect and collate information for other people. They use that information in their work, and I get a lot of interesting trivia with which to bore people at parties.
BE THIS GUY almost 5 years ago
I prefer pizza and beer.
DennisinSeattle almost 5 years ago
Pig does too. I think the point is the same. Pig has won Goat over to the pork side!
Gent almost 5 years ago
Eat, sleep, and a walk in the woods. The entire philosophy of my life.
Strawberry Hellcat: Gair I gall, ffon I’r anghall almost 5 years ago
Sharing the knowledge, insight, and wisdom makes it worthwhile. Then, even when you die, it does NOT go away.
Templo S.U.D. almost 5 years ago
perhaps Rat should look into theism when it comes to knowledge being retained in the afterlife, but then he’d have to look into various sects and sub-sects of theism
sirbadger almost 5 years ago
You can try to pass your knowledge on to others, but then people call you stupid and ignore you.
gopher gofer almost 5 years ago
most of the people we see out in public here seem to be fervent adherents of that philosophy…
AGED_ENGINEER Premium Member almost 5 years ago
Add “watch soap operas” to “sit at home and eat bon-bons” and you have the life philosophy of Peg Bundy.
Kveldulf almost 5 years ago
I shall add a witty and insightful comment in a moment. First let me pour another drink.
Sanspareil almost 5 years ago
Ignorance is bliss that’s why the MAGA-ots are so happy!
Elmer F. almost 5 years ago
So being fat,drunk and stupid IS the way to go through life?! (with apologies to Dean Wormer)
Breadboard almost 5 years ago
Like Larry Croc’s idea of drinking beer instead eating of BonBons …. Croc Power !
1.79mk almost 5 years ago
Yep, that’s about why life without immortality is ultimately meaningless. And without God and an objective purpose of human existence, even immortal life would be ultimately meaningless.
matthew almost 5 years ago
Your wisdom isn’t lost if you pass it on to other people.
blunebottle almost 5 years ago
Hooray! A lifestyle I can be at peace with!
FassEddie almost 5 years ago
So you don’t get made to look like a fool. That’s for folks on the TV.
BobBeers almost 5 years ago
He should take a look at the Book of Romans, basically, Paul’s “Christianity for Dummies”. Chapter 1 says it all, really. One single door to eternity, but it is open.
Masterskrain almost 5 years ago
NO, Goat, Don’t surrender! We DON’T need another lazy stupid slob! We have enough of them hanging around RNC headquarters…and in the Senate…and the White House….
Kaputnik almost 5 years ago
Because being stupid and eating bonbons turns out to be more boring than accumulating knowledge, gaining insight, and trying to attain wisdom. There’s no reason you can’t still take the occasional bonbon break.
Ellis97 almost 5 years ago
Pigs are supposed to be smart.
Zebrastripes almost 5 years ago
Pig is always in an hysterical state….he need a drink from RAT!
uniquename almost 5 years ago
It makes me happy to learn and try new things. That’s good enough for me even if it’s all lost when I die.
Egrayjames almost 5 years ago
All is for naught, yet, it’s a sick world and I’m a happy guy!
Bookworm almost 5 years ago
No, it doesn’t “all go way.” The accumulated knowledge, gained insights, and attained wisdom I’ve received from parents, teachers, clergymen (and clergy-women), coworkers, friends, others, and just life itself has served me well over the decades. With some luck, I hope I’ve passed it on as generously as it was given to me. But the occasional bonbon is also good.
cdward almost 5 years ago
Ah, the age old question. If we’re all gonna die anyway, why do anything that isn’t fun?
elbow macaroni almost 5 years ago
Another celebration of ignorance…
SheMc almost 5 years ago
Good thing some clever people write stuff down!!!
TwilightFaze almost 5 years ago
You skipped a step, Rat. Once you attain that wisdom, you pass it along for others to use and grow as well. How do you think bonbons were made in the first place?
Rog22 almost 5 years ago
No, it doesn’t all go away. It is incorporated into your soul-spiritual existence to increase its overall knowledge , awareness and power.
Homer J almost 5 years ago
Replace the bonbons with donuts and I’m in.
walstib Premium Member almost 5 years ago
Jimmy Buffet’s take on the first panel: “Yeah, they send you off to college, Try to gain a little knowledge, But all you want to do is learn how to score.” (“Pencil Thin Mustache” 1974).
Radish... almost 5 years ago
And then when you reincarnate they make you forget everything you learned so you have to start over!
B UTTONS almost 5 years ago
Pig is destined to be some good bacon.
redback almost 5 years ago
you still need money to buy bon-bons. And if we all die then why do something at all? because depending on what you do today you will live tomorrow
flying spaghetti monster almost 5 years ago
there are different levels of knowledge, such as those people who are good at jeopardy, or other trivial games. then there’s the science and technology side. of course there the make believe and fantascy
DCBakerEsq almost 5 years ago
LIFE ADVICE. This has been my point all along.
Elder Lee Fox almost 5 years ago
Blade Runner
marilynnbyerly almost 5 years ago
Bonbons come in a flat display box like Valentine’s Day candy or a Whitman’s Sampler.
zeexenon almost 5 years ago
Write a book. Bookworms need to eat too. Do not drop that bonbon into the surgery patient below.
Boots at the Boar Premium Member almost 5 years ago
Where does one buy bonbons? I’ve never seen them at the grocery store.
Bruce1253 almost 5 years ago
We have sophisticated systems for accumulating and managing knowledge. From looking at the results of our society we have yet to make anything that preserves wisdom.
willie_mctell almost 5 years ago
Even if life is pointless you still have choices. :-)
PShaw0423 almost 5 years ago
I think the classical response would be that wisdom is good in itself, for living a good and happy life and for making the lives of those around you better and happier, without considering whether your wisdom survives your physical existence.
NWdryad almost 5 years ago
Chocolate covered marshmallows from Trader Joe’s are even better
librarian4hire almost 5 years ago
That’s why I love my job. I collect and collate information for other people. They use that information in their work, and I get a lot of interesting trivia with which to bore people at parties.
pchemcat almost 5 years ago
I like the bon-bon theory!
Sisyphos almost 5 years ago
Even stodgy Goat is won over by bonbons. Pig, we can take for granted….
Eric S almost 5 years ago
oh ok,.. bonbons awaaaaaaaaaaaaaay!
rgcviper almost 5 years ago
Reminds me of a quote from Agnes Skinner from The Simpsons, about a Red Hats group she and some other women formed …
“We don’t just sit around watching TV and eating bonbons … except TV-Bonbon Night, which is every Tuesday and Thursday.”
V45mikky almost 5 years ago
Stupid people make dumb choices and suffer the consequences . Accumulating knowledge and insight can lead to a better life for yourself.
Future Reuben Recipient almost 5 years ago
I always knew he hides his true intellect.
No One in Particular over 2 years ago
Pig has solved life.