On the bright side, it’s fairly likely that something in the next 50 years will cause a massive drop in the human population, likely straightening people out. Most of us will be dead, but hey at least those still alive will be better at getting along! Silver linings!
For me the point is that I don’t know what the symbol is. It could be anything. Someone would want it changed or not changed and would be willing to fight over it.
Just because you are offended doesn’t necessarily mean you are right.Just because you are offended doesn’t mean you can take away someone else’s right to voice their opinion. Your opinion on the matter is just as valid to you as theirs is to them. Denying their right also denies your right to voice your opinion.
If you are offended, you have the ability and option to simply walk away from the situation. You also have the ability to peacefully voice your opinion to those around. However, trying to change the opinion of the one who offended you is just as effective on them as if they tried to change your opinion would be on you. In short, not likely to happen, so save your breath and time. Side note, neither one of you will likely change the opinion of anyone around you by the same token. You will gather people who already believe similarly. Having more people around who are like-minded does not make you right
“I disagree with what you say, but I will defend to the death your right to say it” is said to have come from Voltaire. It is not from Voltaire, the 18th-century philosopher, but it was a paraphrase from a biographer named Evelyn Beatrice Hall of what she thought Voltaire was thinking. Regardless, I believe more people should be reminded of that saying in a small hope that it will give them some thought on how they behave and just possibly help them in someway with the rest of their lives.
For good or ill, I put this out to the wolves of cancel culture and those that find offense in everything. I know full well I will be flooded with supporters and those that disagree with my post. To any that respond I say simply good luck and try to live the best life you can, you are only given one life so live it as you see fit.
FALSE EQUIVALENCY ALERT!!!!!…………………………….but it’s not political, because politics are not allowed in this toon, per the cartoon police, therefore, this piece must not be political…………………cartoon police?:
Unfortunately, I’ve lived too long, seen too much, and have become too cynical to believe the world is capable of saving itself … nor apparently, does it want to!
It is my contention that the Internet (and chat rooms) have caused this and will be the downfall of civilization. They enable people who would never come in contact with one another to form a community (and amplify each others crazy beliefs).
It doesn’t matter how many people are trying to make things right, it only takes one to destroy everything. Unfortunately, there are many “ones” out there and they seem to be proliferating.
Hm. People bickering and taking sides over an unknown symbol on a pan and people bickering and taking sides over supposing what that symbol could have in the comments.God bless us, every-one!Merry Christmas to all, and to all a goodnight.
Maybe if it all gets destroyed, we can start over anew. Problem is, we won’t remember our mistakes and will do them all over again in an endless cycle…..
Let that be a lesson to you, Pig. You can’t please all of the people. Ever.
So, yes, let the World save itself or destroy itself.
One or the other will happen totally without your intervention.
Just one question: what was that little symbol on the side of your grill? I can see that something is there on the side facing us, but I can’t make out what it is….
BE THIS GUY about 1 year ago
Sometimes it’s better to not break bread with some people.
BasilBruce about 1 year ago
This might be funnier if I knew what that little symbol is in panel 3.
B UTTONS about 1 year ago
Pig should never use Congress as a business model.
enigmamz about 1 year ago
What exactly was the symbol??
Wilde Bill about 1 year ago
“OK, we’re done here. Let’s go force Chik Fil-A to open on Sundays.”
ronaldspence about 1 year ago
People’s opinion are like their b-hole…we know everyone has one but it doesn’t always need to be shown…
Concretionist about 1 year ago
Restaurants maybe need to have tranquilizer gas infused into their air.
Gent about 1 year ago
See? All it take is one woke bloke yellow shirt fellow.
blunebottle about 1 year ago
It was a noble try, Pig.
The dude from FL Premium Member about 1 year ago
At this point………BUT, Earth is strong enought to cure itself
Bilan about 1 year ago
I’m still trying to figure out what Woke means. Everybody has a different definition and everybody hates it.
leopardglily about 1 year ago
Good luck with that, Pig.
lavender headgear about 1 year ago
I thought this was another pun setup. “I’m just a grill whose intentions are good…”
minty_Joe about 1 year ago
“The Box” (poem) by Kendrew Lascelles comes to mind every time.
Alyssa the Great about 1 year ago
On the bright side, it’s fairly likely that something in the next 50 years will cause a massive drop in the human population, likely straightening people out. Most of us will be dead, but hey at least those still alive will be better at getting along! Silver linings!
jewlie about 1 year ago
For me the point is that I don’t know what the symbol is. It could be anything. Someone would want it changed or not changed and would be willing to fight over it.
serithinflight about 1 year ago
Just because you are offended doesn’t necessarily mean you are right.Just because you are offended doesn’t mean you can take away someone else’s right to voice their opinion. Your opinion on the matter is just as valid to you as theirs is to them. Denying their right also denies your right to voice your opinion.
If you are offended, you have the ability and option to simply walk away from the situation. You also have the ability to peacefully voice your opinion to those around. However, trying to change the opinion of the one who offended you is just as effective on them as if they tried to change your opinion would be on you. In short, not likely to happen, so save your breath and time. Side note, neither one of you will likely change the opinion of anyone around you by the same token. You will gather people who already believe similarly. Having more people around who are like-minded does not make you right
“I disagree with what you say, but I will defend to the death your right to say it” is said to have come from Voltaire. It is not from Voltaire, the 18th-century philosopher, but it was a paraphrase from a biographer named Evelyn Beatrice Hall of what she thought Voltaire was thinking. Regardless, I believe more people should be reminded of that saying in a small hope that it will give them some thought on how they behave and just possibly help them in someway with the rest of their lives.
For good or ill, I put this out to the wolves of cancel culture and those that find offense in everything. I know full well I will be flooded with supporters and those that disagree with my post. To any that respond I say simply good luck and try to live the best life you can, you are only given one life so live it as you see fit.
iggyman about 1 year ago
I kind of hope , for the sake of the guy with the red hat, the grill was red hot!
zerotvus about 1 year ago
You’ll never know how close this is to realty……..
monya_43 about 1 year ago
Hope everyone has a wonderful Christmas!
happyinvenice23 about 1 year ago
The symbol doesn’t matter, it demonstrates human Ignorance!
Willywise52 Premium Member about 1 year ago
I would sustitute another word for “save”,a word I can’t write here…
b.john71 about 1 year ago
To close to the truth.. Intolerance seems to prevail with the cancel culture, and the "woke""inclusive" devotess.
Gameguy49 Premium Member about 1 year ago
As the movie said, “It’s a MAD, MAD, MAD, MAD world”.
rossevrymn about 1 year ago
FALSE EQUIVALENCY ALERT!!!!!…………………………….but it’s not political, because politics are not allowed in this toon, per the cartoon police, therefore, this piece must not be political…………………cartoon police?:
Linguist about 1 year ago
I’m with Pig.
Unfortunately, I’ve lived too long, seen too much, and have become too cynical to believe the world is capable of saving itself … nor apparently, does it want to!
Katje about 1 year ago
Did he serve bacon? Or did he serve some vegan crap? :P
Mr. Organization about 1 year ago
I hope we get an intricate Christmas pun tomorrow!
Ellis97 about 1 year ago
Some people just don’t want peace and harmony in the world. They just want destruction.
jtburgess Premium Member about 1 year ago
Why is there no convoluted pun?
morningglory73 Premium Member about 1 year ago
Good idea Pig. (last panel)
Steverino Premium Member about 1 year ago
It is my contention that the Internet (and chat rooms) have caused this and will be the downfall of civilization. They enable people who would never come in contact with one another to form a community (and amplify each others crazy beliefs).
pheets about 1 year ago
It WOULD be funnier if not so….. accurate..
Goat from PBS about 1 year ago
As long as broken people live on this broken world, this will be the state of humanity.
zwilnik64 about 1 year ago
What’s so funny about peace, love and understanding?
jel354 about 1 year ago
Proof that anybody will argue about anything.
klapre about 1 year ago
Maybe Pastis could take his own advice from the last panel and get back to some funny comics.
Zebrastripes about 1 year ago
That’s it in a nutshell…☹️
Merry Christmas everyone! ☺️
prrdh about 1 year ago
Seek (something to offend thee), and thou shalt find.
Andrew Bosch Premium Member about 1 year ago
We can’t have nice things.
WCraft Premium Member about 1 year ago
If Tiny Tim were alive today, he’s say: “God help us; everyone!”
xmudman about 1 year ago
Do they still put the UL symbol on things?
Dom999 about 1 year ago
what about the fact that people grill pigs?
bobbyferrel about 1 year ago
It doesn’t matter how many people are trying to make things right, it only takes one to destroy everything. Unfortunately, there are many “ones” out there and they seem to be proliferating.
Time to update to Humanity 2.0.
Loup Garue about 1 year ago
Hm. People bickering and taking sides over an unknown symbol on a pan and people bickering and taking sides over supposing what that symbol could have in the comments.God bless us, every-one!Merry Christmas to all, and to all a goodnight.
markkahler52 about 1 year ago
Nihilism Lives!!
Otis Rufus Driftwood about 1 year ago
This time of year is when peace and love is meant to be foremost in our minds. Going forward, make it foremost in our minds always. Merry Christmas.
curtlyon19 about 1 year ago
oh my, putting my head back in the sand
Eric S about 1 year ago
“Because of the increase of evil, the love of many will grow cold” Matthew 24:12
nostall about 1 year ago
not even funny. Its how it is now days.
RonBerg13 Premium Member about 1 year ago
I know its Christmas, but… Pig sure summed everything up pretty well there.
ishannon5289 about 1 year ago
Sorry, Pig, but if you are not able to be hated, you do not have what it takes to bring peace.
raybarb44 about 1 year ago
Maybe if it all gets destroyed, we can start over anew. Problem is, we won’t remember our mistakes and will do them all over again in an endless cycle…..
ArcticFox Premium Member about 1 year ago
Sorry, Pig——-It won’t.
zeexenon about 1 year ago
This widower and former Fortune-100 company upper manager is alone a lot and never been happier.
Odd Dog Premium Member about 1 year ago
OK the worlds a mess but I’d still like to say, Merry Christmas to all who observe it and a happy holiday’s to every one else!
Chris Sherlock about 1 year ago
Maybe the symbol on the side of the grill is something unpronounceable, like what Prince’s name was at one time.
dimndno about 1 year ago
The symbol could be a brand name. Let’s be offended!
HA! about 1 year ago
The symbol was blurred out. Obviously too controversial.
asrialfeeple about 1 year ago
MERRY CHRISTMAS, EVERYONE!!!!
https://www.youtube.Com/watch?v=0pqIj06T_0U
wildlandwaters about 1 year ago
Unfortunately this isn’t funny at all…becuz it’s all too true…
johnschutt about 1 year ago
Christianity is the best description of the world. It explains why we act as we do.
christelisbetty about 1 year ago
On the bloody morning after, one tin solider rides away.
wordsmeet about 1 year ago
Isn’t that an Elmer Fudd red hat? Or is it…?
eddi-TBH about 1 year ago
Some cannot wait to be offended. For them I give the gift of going elsewhere to enjoy myself.
Cameron1988 Premium Member about 1 year ago
It’ll need a LOT of saving next year. Well, at least American will…..
Sisyphos about 1 year ago
Let that be a lesson to you, Pig. You can’t please all of the people. Ever.
So, yes, let the World save itself or destroy itself.
One or the other will happen totally without your intervention.
Just one question: what was that little symbol on the side of your grill? I can see that something is there on the side facing us, but I can’t make out what it is….
MarilynH about 1 year ago
The wrong people are depicted rioting.
geekboy_x about 1 year ago
Love the red hat on the hate-fuelled troll in panel 4. Well played, Mr. Pastis, well played. Many thumbs up.
aussie399 Premium Member 10 months ago
Yet another group of the stupid, idiotic, obliviot professional offendees. Can’t we send them to Pluto? Please?