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 9 months 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 9 months ago
What if they’re great Danes?
hariseldon59 9 months ago
Elaine Benes: I will never understand people.
Jerry Seinfeld: They’re the worst!
Renatus Profuturus Frigeridus Premium Member 9 months 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 9 months ago
Did Steph get in trouble for petting people?
ronaldspence 9 months ago
I’m with you…I will stick with dogs as well…
marilynnbyerly 9 months ago
Give me a grumpy cat over a human any day.
Cornelius Noodleman 9 months ago
They’re drinking coffee out of Christmas cups.
einarbt 9 months 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 9 months ago
If you want unconditional love and acceptance, adopt a dog.
ArcticFox Premium Member 9 months ago
Sure wish I could decipher Pig’s secret ear code.
Imagine 9 months ago
Now pigs, on the other hand…
hitman4cookies 9 months ago
Me three!
dlkrueger33 9 months 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 9 months ago
I would give this more than one Like, if I could.
Out of the Past 9 months ago
Dogs do make people look bad by comparison.
Darkknight55 9 months 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 9 months ago
So, your only friends will be animals? Yep, I got it.
Huckleberry Hiroshima 9 months 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 9 months ago
people. the worst kind of dogs
Goat from PBS 9 months ago
Yeah, people are the worst. As a person, I can confirm this.
Count Olaf Premium Member 9 months ago
In the age of doublethink and doublespeak, who can blame him.
Spence12 Premium Member 9 months ago
In Swine’s world, who determines what animals can talk and which are treated as pets?
aerotica69 9 months ago
I’m a cat lover, but I would agree that people are even scarier than dogs.
monya_43 9 months ago
It is impossible to be the wonderful fantastic person that your dog thinks you are.
Zebrastripes 9 months ago
Introverts rule!
DanMoran1 9 months ago
Welcome to the bark side, Stephan.
mordalo 9 months ago
Amen, brother. I avoid people like the plague.
HunterZero000 9 months ago
I like people…
22Wu33/es Premium Member 9 months ago
they’re much more dangerous than dogs
hoffquotes2 9 months ago
Replaced Rat with Stephen. Guess they are interchangeable
Code the Enforcer 9 months 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 9 months 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 9 months 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 9 months ago
especially dog owners
Cameron1988 Premium Member 9 months ago
Steph is 100% correct
AB9SS 9 months ago
I can’t recall anyone from Denmark who I would call great.
kenocar Premium Member 9 months ago
Reminds me of a bumper sticker, “The more people I know, the better I like my dog”.
bunrabbit99 9 months ago
especially if you try to pet them.
JLChi 9 months ago
I don’t like dogs.
I really don’t like people.
zeexenon 9 months 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 9 months ago
Good choice.
Beowulf 406 Premium Member 9 months ago
You read my mind.
wildlandwaters 9 months ago
I hear ya, man!
Croc Holliday 9 months ago
Steph always looks like he has heroin eyes.
Nebo 9 months ago
Smart move.
Jesse Atwell creator 9 months ago
People: the scariest dogs.
BigDeal 9 months 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 9 months 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 9 months ago
Dogs are the best!
BillS50 9 months ago
The more people I meet, the more I love my dog.
Swirls Before Pine 9 months ago
I prefer Fine Finns. Nightwish, anybody?