Boy, am I glad when the author of this comic strip, Stephen pasties, decides NOT to “bury” some horrible “pun” relating to some old pop culture reference from some old song, but, INSTEAD, uses this time to bring out an old, and STILL somehow relevant, film-related pop culture reference, with the NOD to the SINGLE GREATEST THING j.j. Abrams ever did, his first screenplay for the motion picture, starring Harrison ford and Annette bening called REGARDING HENRY!!!! (To quote the MASTER himself, the same aforementioned author: (“boy, am I old for having seen this flick in theaters in the ancient year of 1991 AD, from the last century!!!!” I’m sorta paraphrasing at this point, everyone…) Dan aka…
Scene #1:Server: “I have some ground pepper for your salad. Just say when.”Me: “When”.Server: " I haven’t started yet."Me: “I know. I hate pepper on salad.”
Scene #2:Server: “Would you like some fresh ground pepper?”Me: “I’d prefer old, stale pepper.”Server leaves in confusion.
Personally I don’t like pepper, but I do like jalepeno and banana peppers. The cook (not going to call him chef) should have taken Pig at his word at the first “When”. Of course it would have then been a two panel strip at most, and not nearly as entertaining.
Once I decided to see what would happen if I did not say “when.” After a period of time the waitress started to grind the pepper onto my leg rather than onto the salad. I don’t remember if she quit on her own, or if I finally submitted and said when. It was years ago, and I still like lots of pepper on my salads and such. I do remember we both were entertained by our interaction…
Omigod.. this is another one of Stephen’s rare strips that are DIRECTLY funny, and not funny because they’re so not funny! Well, not exactly ’ not funny’ but.. corny? Umm…I dunno. Never mind. I still love PBS. In spite of their loss of there long-ago ‘radical’ edge.
Omigod.. this is another one of Stephen’s rare strips that are DIRECTLY funny, and not funny because they’re so not funny! Well, not exactly ’ not funny’ but.. corny? Umm…I dunno. Never mind. I still love PBS. In spite of their loss of there long-ago ‘radical’ edge.Oops.
This must be one of em vegetarian restaurants. Pig and Goat ain’t no cannibals me theenks. But it ain’t no classy restaurant for they sure no cares if there is rat infestation in there.
I’ll grind pepper on my salad at home, but find it vaguely annoying when a server wants to grind it on to your salad for you. Just leave the grinder on the table, I ask, or at least hand it to me. But they never do.
„You’re the chef!“ Pig is totally right here and neither stupid nor malicious.
A good chef may be quite stupid. It won’t change the way he’s preparing the food. But if a chef is worth his salt he should know how much pepper is right for the dish.
My friends, the one’s with too much disposable income, have a set of motorizef salt and pepper grinders with a USB-C charging port. (Not an Apple authorized design)
Pastis, you blew the joke. Pig is supposed to sa “i wasn’t expecting the Spanish Inquisition!” Then hilarity would ensue with the arrival of the Spanish Inquisition.” All pay heed! Now enters his holiness Torquemada, the Grand Inquisitor of the Spanish Inquisition!Torquemada; do not employ him for compassionTorquemada; do not beg him for forgivenessTorquemada; do not ask him for mercyLet’s face it, you can’t Torquemada anything!
Never understood why anyone puts pepper or salt on a salad. That is what oil and vinegar, or whatever your favorite salad dressing is for. So for me, that when is in the right place in the first panel.
BE THIS GUY 4 months ago
Do you leave a tip in this situation?
BasilBruce 4 months ago
It’s hard not to overestimate Pig’s intelligence.
Bilan 4 months ago
That’s why they keep the chefs away from the diners.
The dude from FL (not bragging) Premium Member 4 months ago
Best one EVER!
Imagine 4 months ago
1693-1710.
DanielRyanMulligan1 4 months ago
Boy, am I glad when the author of this comic strip, Stephen pasties, decides NOT to “bury” some horrible “pun” relating to some old pop culture reference from some old song, but, INSTEAD, uses this time to bring out an old, and STILL somehow relevant, film-related pop culture reference, with the NOD to the SINGLE GREATEST THING j.j. Abrams ever did, his first screenplay for the motion picture, starring Harrison ford and Annette bening called REGARDING HENRY!!!! (To quote the MASTER himself, the same aforementioned author: (“boy, am I old for having seen this flick in theaters in the ancient year of 1991 AD, from the last century!!!!” I’m sorta paraphrasing at this point, everyone…) Dan aka…
Jml58 4 months ago
Pig might not want pepper in his salad.
Cactus-Pete 4 months ago
The chef? Often it’s the server that makes the salad. And nearly always, it’s the server that offers freshly-ground pepper.
GreasyOldTam 4 months ago
Scene #1:Server: “I have some ground pepper for your salad. Just say when.”Me: “When”.Server: " I haven’t started yet."Me: “I know. I hate pepper on salad.”
Scene #2:Server: “Would you like some fresh ground pepper?”Me: “I’d prefer old, stale pepper.”Server leaves in confusion.
Cornelius Noodleman 4 months ago
Reminded me of Abbot and Costello.
Jeff0811 4 months ago
Personally I don’t like pepper, but I do like jalepeno and banana peppers. The cook (not going to call him chef) should have taken Pig at his word at the first “When”. Of course it would have then been a two panel strip at most, and not nearly as entertaining.
Trilobyte Premium Member 4 months ago
Once I decided to see what would happen if I did not say “when.” After a period of time the waitress started to grind the pepper onto my leg rather than onto the salad. I don’t remember if she quit on her own, or if I finally submitted and said when. It was years ago, and I still like lots of pepper on my salads and such. I do remember we both were entertained by our interaction…
Doug K 4 months ago
Why?
iggyman 4 months ago
These comments are often peppered with different opinions!
ShadowBeast Premium Member 4 months ago
Pig had that coming.
TheSkulker 4 months ago
Shades of Abbot and Costello. I can’t stop laughing.
pokeystick 4 months ago
Omigod.. this is another one of Stephen’s rare strips that are DIRECTLY funny, and not funny because they’re so not funny! Well, not exactly ’ not funny’ but.. corny? Umm…I dunno. Never mind. I still love PBS. In spite of their loss of there long-ago ‘radical’ edge.
Omigod.. this is another one of Stephen’s rare strips that are DIRECTLY funny, and not funny because they’re so not funny! Well, not exactly ’ not funny’ but.. corny? Umm…I dunno. Never mind. I still love PBS. In spite of their loss of there long-ago ‘radical’ edge.Oops.
WaitingMan 4 months ago
You know you are at a fancy restaurant when there are no condiments on the table. “I am the chef. You will eat what I serve and you will like it!”
Ellis97 4 months ago
You could’ve just said, “Tell me when you want me to stop.”
Gent 4 months ago
Just waits till he dreenks from the fingerbowl thinkeeng it complimentary lemonade.
Gent 4 months ago
This must be one of em vegetarian restaurants. Pig and Goat ain’t no cannibals me theenks. But it ain’t no classy restaurant for they sure no cares if there is rat infestation in there.
Just_Karl 4 months ago
Tell him “I like about six ounces of pepper on a salad this size” and see if he tries converting ounces to cranks of the grinder.
Kaputnik 4 months ago
I’ll grind pepper on my salad at home, but find it vaguely annoying when a server wants to grind it on to your salad for you. Just leave the grinder on the table, I ask, or at least hand it to me. But they never do.
Slowly, he turned... 4 months ago
Pig got cracked with the cracked peppers?
Count Olaf Premium Member 4 months ago
Who’s on first?
aerotica69 4 months ago
As I would never put pepper on my salad, Pig’s first answer was correct.
Tenner 4 months ago
never understood why the word “when” meant stop
SALUDADOG 4 months ago
Today’s special: Fresh Pork Chops!
uniquename 4 months ago
This is me when I get my hair cut.
“Should I use the machine or scissors?”
“I don’t know, you’re the professional.”
royq27 4 months ago
Who’s on first?
JamieLee Premium Member 4 months ago
Stephan, this is one of the funniest strips ever!
VICTOR PROULX 4 months ago
Well done, a good laugh.
[Unnamed Reader - bddb15] 4 months ago
“Who’s on first …”
Goat from PBS 4 months ago
When will this end? When Pig says, “When.”
MS72 4 months ago
WHEN
strick9 4 months ago
When, can we eat?
unfair.de 4 months ago
„You’re the chef!“ Pig is totally right here and neither stupid nor malicious.
A good chef may be quite stupid. It won’t change the way he’s preparing the food. But if a chef is worth his salt he should know how much pepper is right for the dish.
Ermine Notyours 4 months ago
“Just say when.”
[grind]
Ah-CHOOO!
Flatlander, purveyor of fine covfefe 4 months ago
My friends, the one’s with too much disposable income, have a set of motorizef salt and pepper grinders with a USB-C charging port. (Not an Apple authorized design)
Otis Rufus Driftwood 4 months ago
Sometimes Pig not being very bright can be funny. Just not here.
Tetonbil Premium Member 4 months ago
This reminds me of an old Alphonse and Gaston Routine.I like his updated version.
FestoNrwlk 4 months ago
You’ve made my morning worth getting up for. Well beyond nature calls and breakfast.
rhbrandon2 4 months ago
You’re a 5w6, aren’t you?
[Unnamed Reader - 5acf8d] Premium Member 4 months ago
Love it!!!
cfkelley 4 months ago
Who’s on first.
markkahler52 4 months ago
Should grind it right up his SNOUT!!
Hammurabi.Wolfe 4 months ago
Pastis, you blew the joke. Pig is supposed to sa “i wasn’t expecting the Spanish Inquisition!” Then hilarity would ensue with the arrival of the Spanish Inquisition.” All pay heed! Now enters his holiness Torquemada, the Grand Inquisitor of the Spanish Inquisition!Torquemada; do not employ him for compassionTorquemada; do not beg him for forgivenessTorquemada; do not ask him for mercyLet’s face it, you can’t Torquemada anything!
Cerabooge 4 months ago
That last panel… when did Goat see When Harry Met Sally?
the lost wizard 4 months ago
Had enough? :)
Need coffee 4 months ago
Never occurred to the chef that maybe Pig just doesn’t want pepper?
BillyJoBob69 4 months ago
Never Forget — Pastis went to Law School to be able to do this
joshbra Premium Member 4 months ago
Never understood why anyone puts pepper or salt on a salad. That is what oil and vinegar, or whatever your favorite salad dressing is for. So for me, that when is in the right place in the first panel.
scollins256 4 months ago
We need 1 more panel in this one for rat to be saying something bad to pastis
Radish the wordsmith 4 months ago
Is there a Doctor Pepper in the house?
Darque Hellmutt 4 months ago
Here’s a tip – don’t ask for pepper.
cdgar 4 months ago
Absolutely no tip.
minty_Joe 4 months ago
I guess the song “Quando, Quando, Quando” would be appropriate?
Buoy 4 months ago
Normally I like a pork-quiz, but this is too much.
pamela welch Premium Member 4 months ago
OMG, this was so funny; a pop quiz?? — LOLOL
willie_mctell 4 months ago
When I was little the phrase “say when” confused me a lot.
wildlandwaters 4 months ago
Funny…I have a hard time picturing them going to a fancy restaurant to begin with!
Ninette 4 months ago
“Just answer the *&$#$ question” The chef didn’t ask a question.
soaringblocks 4 months ago
Funniest comic today!! I laughed so hard, the tears fell!
wordsmeet 4 months ago
One of the many examples of ambiguity in American English. Do our British cousins use “Say when” in a similar situation?
Katje 4 months ago
No ham for me today. I feel more like having chevon for dinner. :D
gmu328 4 months ago
missyhyattfan 3 months ago
This was hilarious!