My New Favorite Comic: Pearls Before Swine

July 2, 2007 By Jesse Petersen

I am a long-standing fan of Scott Adams’ Dilbert and Gary Larson’s The Far Side, but after reading Pearls Before Swine by Stephan Pastis for nearly two years, I find myself anticipating each day’s comic more and more.

I really identify with Rat, the egotistical, sadistic character who is bent on making others miserable. I don’t know why, but that’s part of what makes me who I am. Then there are the days I feel like Pig, the down-trodden, non-productive toon. The poor guy is the star of my favorite stips that litter my walls in my cube.

With that said, I am starting my first meme. I want to know what your favorite comic is. Make it good, folks. Don’t worry if it is the same as others’ so long as you say why.

I tag Terry Starbucker, Steve Farber, Phil Gerbyshak, Easton Ellsworth, and Troy Worman. Just link back here and tell everyone why you’re going crazy with a comic post and tag your best friends.

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About Jesse Petersen
Jesse is in a word: a geek. I married my gorgeous wife in October 2006 and we enjoy the beach, mall shopping, and watching movies together. He returned to the University of South Florida and completes his Bachelor's Degree in Professional and Technical Writing in 2010. Jesse has several blogs running at this time, most notably the World of Warcraft blog: Gitr Knows WoW, which has been up and running since 2005. If you are interested in any of Jesse's computer services feel free to contact him any time.

  • Apparently the link is only good for 90 days. I'll have to find it again and save the comic to my server.

    Thanks, DM.
  • Link seems to be broken Jesse...
  • I have always loved Frank and Ernest. They cover every time period from ancient history to the future, and every type of character from math professor to cave man, and they always make me laugh.

    If you've never read Frank and Ernest, check out their website: http://frankandernest.com/
  • Lance
    Ok I joined in and added my fave to Daily Rambles, Enjoy.
  • Rosa,

    Thanks for joining in! I have seen some of your memes and participated way down the chain on others. Welcome.

    You can't go wrong with Calvin and Hobbes.
  • Dad,

    It's easy to feel good after looking at Earl.
  • Troy,

    Great pick, man. I didn't read it much growing up, but my parents did have a Doonsbury book that I read after high school. It's pretty darn good, but I didn't have the character background that most fans have.

    Thanks for participating.
  • dad
    That's a tough question. "Pearls" is good, but I think "Pickles" gets my vote. I guess Earl just makes me feel better about myself. ;-)
  • Awesome! Thanks for the tag, Jesse. This my take some thinkery, so bear with me.
  • There's nothing wrong with Family Circus or Blondie, if that's what you're concerned about. :)

    I look forward to seeing your pick.
  • OK Jesse, I'll give this a shot, but this is going to really, really date me. Be kind...... :-)
    All the best.
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