Pearls Before Swine by Stephan Pastis for June 09, 2020

Seinfeld – Season 7, Episode 19

That’s one toasted marshmallow I do not want to see s’more of.

Rat, you don’t wear clothes, you wouldn’t understand.

Certainly not the weirdest quirk I’ve run across.

Toasticles!

Some people begin to have sequels by the lockdown.

That’s why hospitals provide warm blankets to patients while they wait.

I’m sure we all want to know, when he took off his cloths to put them in the dryer, why didn’t he take off his hat?

At least he’’s not getting into the dryer.

(Oops. I hope he doesn’t read this)

Stephan is about to have a Zoom meeting with his agent — he’s expecting an icy reception for the frigid puns he’s been writing.

Zipper? Maybe not, I don’t see any screams.

Ah, don’t they have to go into washer first? Just asking!

There’s really nothing quite like putting on dryer-warm clothes. In fact, it’s even a pleasure to fold warm towels. Ahhhhh.

Rat, you need to expand your consciousness. Putting on warm clothes from the dryer is amazing therapy.

Something nobody would do here in Phoenix.

On a cold winter day putting on a sweater just out of the dryer is nice.

Next we microwave Ice Cream for soft serve ! … Croc Power !

But cold undies ??

If all my clothes are in the wash, all I’m stuck with is my underwear.

You know, I coulda gone the rest of my life without seeing Pastis in his boxers… Just saying.

Could be worse. His clothes could stay wet and REALLY stink.

Stephan and Eno from “The Duplex” have similar taste in skivvies.

Great, except for those little metal studs on the jeans . . .

Well, for certain he can’t go back in the womb, that might be a tough fit now.

chocolate, music, video games, if available ride a fast vehicle and let off some steam somewhere you won’t run over somebody, build things, go somewhere where you can be away from it all, chocolate

Hey, if cats can find bliss that way, why not people?

If I recall, Marilyn Monroe kept her undies in the fridge for similar reasons…

At first it looked like a safe, and Stephen had locked up his clothes and forgotten the combination.

Happiness is a warm blanket.

OK in the winter, but not when the dew point is 70.

That does sound very comforting. But it makes me wonder if he has sensory issues that are part of the reason why being a loner drawing pictures and writing puns is a suitable occupation for him.

Well known trick in Arizona

My wife had polio in the 50s. A big deal then, possibly crippling or fatal. The “Sister Kenny” hospital treatment was to cover the kids with hot towels. She still loves that.

Yeah, but the other laundromat customers aren’t all that happy;

TMI even for cartoon characters who don’t wear clothes.

Insecurity comes in waves….he needs a warm hug

Happiness is a warm bun.

Pretty good tan Stephan has going.

Maybe it’s me, but if I were to draw myself I think I would have given myself a better body.

Wonder how much Pastis charges to do a private session – would love to have him over for dinner.

Next time Stephan, use some brain bleach – it would help us all immensely.

Sometimes .. when I’m down … Valium.

Years ago, a normally quiet reserved friend made an hilarious quip: It’s like peeing in your snowmobile suit. At first it feels nice and warm. Five minutes later – not so much.

I knew a lady once who warmed towels in the dryer for her child so they could dry off with them after getting out of a bath. Must have been nice.

You are correct, Rat!

But, then, Cartoon-Boy is your creator, so the crazier he is, the crazier you are. That’s how it works, right?

Are my clothes warm enough yet?

Stephan is not alone in warming up his clothing. Warm clothes for comfort sure beats eating comfort foods making the clothes not fit :-)

Hm. I wonder if you could do that with a microwave. I’m not paying $2.00 to heat up my clothes, nor am I going to sit naked in the laundromat! It invites lewd comments.