Upstairs neighbor and I would pass each other for 2 years with a simple “hey” and no more. She got a Yorkie, and a friendship developed — especially between me and the Yorkie.
I am afraid of dogs unless they are completely docile and part of the furniture.. I have always been afraid of them, but there is no rhyme or reason for it (though I lie and tell people I was bitten by a dog as a child because I am embarrassed by this fact). We always had cats. I like pets that ignore me.
I used to be afraid of a Golden Retriever that lived in my neighborhood. Thing is, she was an absolute sweetheart and I knew that, but when you’re a little kid and you see a giant dog come running at you, logic goes out the window.
Most people in the world seem to have lost so much of their basic humanity that they don’t seem to be human any more. At least not humane. So, I’m kind of with you, Steph.
HOWEVER! … Stephan (actual) and his wife, Staci, owned and deeply loved their dog, Edee. He said Edee was his only dog (cocker spaniel, maybe?) … When she passed away, Pastis drew a touching and beautiful Sunday strip (not sure as to exact date) as a tribute to how great Edee was and how much they loved her. … So very sweet!! … :)
Kinda’ cringey, my good buddy! That said, I ADORE BOTH dogs AND people!!! Maybe it helps being in a nice Buffalonian suburb one block from a HUGE park?
When my late Uncle was about 4 years old, he announce one day,“Dogs are better than people.” A story that lives on in family lore to this day. If you think about it, in many ways it’s true.
For once, Cartoon-Boy is right on. People? Blech! Nice doggies? What can be better?
If I had the room and youthfulness to to take proper care of it, I’d for sure have me a Rough Collie, my favorite breed since I had some (good) experience with a neighbor’s when I was a little kid; probably a Blue Merle for me….
BE THIS GUY about 1 year ago
Upstairs neighbor and I would pass each other for 2 years with a simple “hey” and no more. She got a Yorkie, and a friendship developed — especially between me and the Yorkie.
BasilBruce about 1 year ago
What if they’re great Danes?
hariseldon59 about 1 year ago
Elaine Benes: I will never understand people.
Jerry Seinfeld: They’re the worst!
Renatus Profuturus Frigeridus Premium Member about 1 year ago
The family that lives above my apartment consists of father, mother, two sons and a poodle. The dog is the smartest (and most friendly))
sirbadger about 1 year ago
Did Steph get in trouble for petting people?
ronaldspence about 1 year ago
I’m with you…I will stick with dogs as well…
marilynnbyerly about 1 year ago
Give me a grumpy cat over a human any day.
Cornelius Noodleman about 1 year ago
They’re drinking coffee out of Christmas cups.
einarbt about 1 year ago
Take a walk in a cemetery. Makes me appreciated they people that went before me and the ones I have now. Helps if the cemetery has lots of trees.
orinoco womble about 1 year ago
If you want unconditional love and acceptance, adopt a dog.
ArcticFox Premium Member about 1 year ago
Sure wish I could decipher Pig’s secret ear code.
Imagine about 1 year ago
Now pigs, on the other hand…
hitman4cookies about 1 year ago
Me three!
dlkrueger33 about 1 year ago
I am afraid of dogs unless they are completely docile and part of the furniture.. I have always been afraid of them, but there is no rhyme or reason for it (though I lie and tell people I was bitten by a dog as a child because I am embarrassed by this fact). We always had cats. I like pets that ignore me.
Lady loves a joke about 1 year ago
I would give this more than one Like, if I could.
Out of the Past about 1 year ago
Dogs do make people look bad by comparison.
Darkknight55 about 1 year ago
I used to be afraid of a Golden Retriever that lived in my neighborhood. Thing is, she was an absolute sweetheart and I knew that, but when you’re a little kid and you see a giant dog come running at you, logic goes out the window.
Ellis97 about 1 year ago
So, your only friends will be animals? Yep, I got it.
Huckleberry Hiroshima about 1 year ago
Most people in the world seem to have lost so much of their basic humanity that they don’t seem to be human any more. At least not humane. So, I’m kind of with you, Steph.
HOTLOTUS1 about 1 year ago
people. the worst kind of dogs
Goat from PBS about 1 year ago
Yeah, people are the worst. As a person, I can confirm this.
Count Olaf Premium Member about 1 year ago
In the age of doublethink and doublespeak, who can blame him.
Spence12 Premium Member about 1 year ago
In Swine’s world, who determines what animals can talk and which are treated as pets?
aerotica69 about 1 year ago
I’m a cat lover, but I would agree that people are even scarier than dogs.
monya_43 about 1 year ago
It is impossible to be the wonderful fantastic person that your dog thinks you are.
Zebrastripes about 1 year ago
Introverts rule!
DanMoran1 about 1 year ago
Welcome to the bark side, Stephan.
mordalo about 1 year ago
Amen, brother. I avoid people like the plague.
[Anonymous Account] about 1 year ago
I like people…
22Wu33/es Premium Member about 1 year ago
they’re much more dangerous than dogs
hoffquotes2 about 1 year ago
Replaced Rat with Stephen. Guess they are interchangeable
Code the Enforcer about 1 year ago
HOWEVER! … Stephan (actual) and his wife, Staci, owned and deeply loved their dog, Edee. He said Edee was his only dog (cocker spaniel, maybe?) … When she passed away, Pastis drew a touching and beautiful Sunday strip (not sure as to exact date) as a tribute to how great Edee was and how much they loved her. … So very sweet!! … :)
WCraft Premium Member about 1 year ago
I’m a dog lover but it certainly depends on the dog. Like people, they have individual personalities. (Sorry, couldn’t think of anything funny today)
dlaemmerhirt999 about 1 year ago
Kinda’ cringey, my good buddy! That said, I ADORE BOTH dogs AND people!!! Maybe it helps being in a nice Buffalonian suburb one block from a HUGE park?
KEA about 1 year ago
especially dog owners
Cameron1988 Premium Member about 1 year ago
Steph is 100% correct
AB9SS about 1 year ago
I can’t recall anyone from Denmark who I would call great.
kenocar Premium Member about 1 year ago
Reminds me of a bumper sticker, “The more people I know, the better I like my dog”.
bunrabbit99 about 1 year ago
especially if you try to pet them.
JLChi about 1 year ago
I don’t like dogs.
I really don’t like people.
zeexenon about 1 year ago
Well, some people OK, just the ones who buy my food and pay my utilities, and the like. Just so they keep their distance.
thedogesl Premium Member about 1 year ago
Good choice.
Beowulf 406 Premium Member about 1 year ago
You read my mind.
wildlandwaters about 1 year ago
I hear ya, man!
Croc Holliday about 1 year ago
Steph always looks like he has heroin eyes.
Nebo about 1 year ago
Smart move.
Jesse Atwell creator about 1 year ago
People: the scariest dogs.
BigDeal about 1 year ago
When my late Uncle was about 4 years old, he announce one day,“Dogs are better than people.” A story that lives on in family lore to this day. If you think about it, in many ways it’s true.
Sisyphos about 1 year ago
For once, Cartoon-Boy is right on. People? Blech! Nice doggies? What can be better?
If I had the room and youthfulness to to take proper care of it, I’d for sure have me a Rough Collie, my favorite breed since I had some (good) experience with a neighbor’s when I was a little kid; probably a Blue Merle for me….Laurie Stoker Premium Member about 1 year ago
Dogs are the best!
BillS50 about 1 year ago
The more people I meet, the more I love my dog.
Swirls Before Pine about 1 year ago
I prefer Fine Finns. Nightwish, anybody?