Let no corrupting talk come out of your mouths, but only such as is good for building up, as fits the occasion, that it may give grace to those who hear. Ephesians 4:29 (ESV)
If it’s true and it’s nice, it probably won’t hurt to say it even if it isn’t necessary. Most of us could use a little more recognition for the good we do.
BE THIS GUY over 2 years ago
No need to pretend, Rat, we know you’re going to say it.
Robin Harwood over 2 years ago
Excellent practical use of Buddhism.
BasilBruce over 2 years ago
I’ve said this for years: If you can’t say anything nice, speak up so we can hear you!
Concretionist over 2 years ago
That’s the ANTI-Buddhist test. And it does seem to suit Rat very well.
Wilde Bill over 2 years ago
Does it get lots of “likes”?
SirKrunk over 2 years ago
is it funny?is is trippy?is it annoying?
ronaldspence over 2 years ago
Rat is definitely toxic!
Bilan over 2 years ago
Does that mean Rat will refrain from saying something that’s not- ice and unnecessary just because it’s true?
AndreasMartin over 2 years ago
Rat is strictly anti-woke.
Cornelius Noodleman over 2 years ago
Gee mom, you look pretty today, can I have five dollars?
unfair.de over 2 years ago
Rat was president not too long ago in the states of PBS. No need to keep it up if it isn’t in your nature anyway …oh. Right.
Doug K over 2 years ago
For everyone else, ask “What would Rat do?” [Do the opposite.]
iggyman over 2 years ago
Rat is a good example of what not to do!
Say What Now‽ Premium Member over 2 years ago
Is it a snide comment on the internet?
Purple People Eater over 2 years ago
I know people who go by Rat’s rule.
nicka93 over 2 years ago
Rat lives in the real world
gopher gofer over 2 years ago
i’d add ④ is it sincere?
monya_43 over 2 years ago
Rat is the original troll. He follows their rules for comment behavior. 1. Is it derogatory? 2. Is it false? 3. Is it unnecessary?
rossevrymn over 2 years ago
nope, yep, yep
BadCreaturesBecomeDems over 2 years ago
Nice, true, and necessary: the quickest way to offend a liberal.
Ellis97 over 2 years ago
Rat is right that political correctness has been going against our freedom of speech.
Zebrastripes over 2 years ago
RAT, PIG need reality checks…..
Spence12 Premium Member over 2 years ago
We need a fifth panel here.
Lee26 Premium Member over 2 years ago
What would Jesus say, tho, lol?
F-Flash over 2 years ago
That’s why he’s named “Rat”, if the shoe fits.
Bucinka over 2 years ago
Almost Rotarian.
Radish the wordsmith over 2 years ago
Buddhism says desire nothing, advertising says desire everything.
Goat from PBS over 2 years ago
I say things even if they’re unnecessary. Like this comment, for example.
johnschutt over 2 years ago
Let no corrupting talk come out of your mouths, but only such as is good for building up, as fits the occasion, that it may give grace to those who hear. Ephesians 4:29 (ESV)
jel354 over 2 years ago
Rat never shuts his trap.
mail2jbl over 2 years ago
Pig’s lines feel more suited for Goat.
Sue G over 2 years ago
“If you have nothing nice to say, come sit by me.” – Dorothy Parker
Call me Ishmael over 2 years ago
If it’s true, it’s probably not nice. If it’s nice, it’s probably not true. In general it’s probably not necessary.
DannyDonkeyHatesPeople over 2 years ago
I wonder what rat was going to say on the last panel
198.23.5.11 over 2 years ago
The Don Rickles of mousedom.
And that’s not necessarily a bad thing.
raybarb44 over 2 years ago
Budda is turning over in his grave right now…
The Brooklyn Accent Premium Member over 2 years ago
If it’s true and it’s nice, it probably won’t hurt to say it even if it isn’t necessary. Most of us could use a little more recognition for the good we do.
Richard S Russell Premium Member over 2 years ago
Of the things we think, say, or do:
(1) Is it the TRUTH?
(2) Is it FAIR to all concerned?
(3) Will it build GOODWILL and BETTER FRIENDSHIPS?
(4) Will it be BENEFICIAL to all concerned?
—Rotary International, adopted in 1943knight1192a over 2 years ago
Go ahead Rat, your stamp collector neighbor is in the unseen fifth panel with a new baseball bat he needs to test out.
Radish the wordsmith over 2 years ago
If you can’t say anything nice, come sit next to me. Oscar Wilde
DaBump Premium Member over 2 years ago
Rat’s version is the internet troll rule.
Sisyphos over 2 years ago
I’m afraid you can’t do that in a family strip, Rat.
At least Pig was right, a pleasant surprise….
bunrabbit99 over 2 years ago
i’m such a rat.