Pearls Before Swine

[Vex]

Does anyone else think that this is just the GREATEST comic strip around?!!

[Vex]

One more:

[SpecialBlend2786]

hahahhaha

I dont get that comic looks pretty hilarious

[Vex]

Here's the basic synopsis for the strip and the characters:

At its heart, Pearls Before Swine is the comic strip tale of two friends: a megalomaniacal Rat who thinks he knows it all and a slow-witted Pig who doesn't know any better. Together, this pair offers caustic commentary on humanity's quest for the unattainable. The title of the strip comes from the New Testament, and is taken from the phrase, "Don't cast your pearls before swine." In this case, Rat believes that he is an endless source of wisdom, and that it is wasted upon Pig, who is rather slow. In truth, neither of them is very smart, but while Pig is content with his humble status in life, Rat is always on a futile search for fame, riches and immortality.

Rat: Arrogant, self-centered, fatalistic, philosophical and quick-tempered, Rat is obsessed with fame, immortality and making a quick buck. Spends his time with Pig because it makes him feel superior and, more importantly, no one else will hang out with him.

Pig: Humble (in fact, painfully aware of his limitations), practical, kind and a little slow in the head, Pig has few aspirations in life, other than to spend his days watching TV and doing almost nothing productive. Apparently sees something redeeming in Rat, as he is willing to endure Rat's endless barbs and numerous schemes. Kicked out of the Society of Cultured Pigs because he was caught eating a BLT.

Zebra: The humanitarian (or, more accurately, "zebratarian"). Focused almost solely on devising ways to protect his fellow zebras on the plains from their numerous, more able predators. Must endure repeated failures in this endeavor, as the lions, tigers and crocodiles win out repeatedly. Not even his placement of zebras in small Popemobiles can prevent their destruction.

Goat: The smart one. Would rather spend his time with his snout in a book than talking to any of the other odd characters in this strip.

[personman]

Yeah, I love that comic strip. One of the only ones I read

[Blazestorm]

Link?

[Vex]

Here's one link: http://www.comics.com/comics/pearls/

It's the BEST!! I like Get Fuzzy also, but it's not as good as Pearls. Pearls is in the same league as Calvin & Hobbes and The Farside.

[Thordic]

Definitely one of the funniest and edgiest comics out there. Here are two of my recent favorites.

[Vex]

Both of those are great ones! After Farside and Calvin & Hobbes went out, I just used to skim the comics, but since I've discovered Pearls, I look forward to the comics!