I go to my urologist on april fools day. I should have asked for another day, this could be scary not that it isn’t all ready…Just hope he doesn’t use the old " we gotta cut that thing off" line. Just not funny, well, maybe to him..Got to get some hilarious reactions, maybe even a black eye. Some people don’t take kindly to april fools…
I can’t tell if Goat was being sincere or sarcastic, maybe the latter since he can always tell what Rat is up to, especially in regards to April Fool’s, so countered back with an April Fool’s joke of his own.
Two April Fool pranks come to mind. #1. In 1984, I received a call about 5:30 a.m. from a friend who told me to get up and go to the window. Groggily, I wasn’t very nice but he insisted. He roared with laughter when he heard my disbelieving “Oh my God.” It had snowed about 4 inches overnight. It all melted away by about noon, as I recall, but I’m sure Mother Nature had a good laugh all the same.
#2. I was commuting to work on the train on April 1 sometime in the early ’90s when the train inexplicably slowed and stopped between stations. The driver announced over the intercom that the train in front of us had broken down and we would have to wait until the track was cleared before we could get into the city. Groans and cries of dismay arose until the train began to move again. The driver came back on and said, “You folks do remember what day it is, right?” I suppose it was about a 50/50 split between the passengers who were really annoyed and those of us who chuckled the rest of the trip into town.
BE THIS GUY about 3 years ago
This is not the Rat I have grown to know and despise.
Foxtrot snowday ('Sup Roblox peeps) about 3 years ago
Rat has a heart!
BasilBruce about 3 years ago
Hey Rocky, watch me pull a habit out of a rat!
Templo S.U.D. about 3 years ago
good try anyway, Rat
Vivi <333 about 3 years ago
Aww, what did you guys do?
tudza Premium Member about 3 years ago
Their motto is, “Why limit yourself to just one day?”
blunebottle about 3 years ago
Considering I live alone and will likely not go out til after 12, I guess I’m safe.
Imagine about 3 years ago
OMG! It actually was funny and meaningful. Don’t tell Rat. Or Stephan.
destry1970 about 3 years ago
great joke for my wedding anniversary.
AndreasMartin about 3 years ago
I seriously doubt Mr Pastis’ calendar shows other dates then 1st of April. Ever.
Sanspareil about 3 years ago
This is when they harvest spaghetti from the spaghetti trees!
Aladar30 Premium Member about 3 years ago
RAT HAS A HEART????
c001 about 3 years ago
Who are you? And what did you do with Rat?
Troglodyte about 3 years ago
That’s true, Rat. You don’t have a heart.
Breadboard about 3 years ago
Goat next you will win the Powerball … All The Way ;-)
Doug K about 3 years ago
I think there are two final panels missing – first where Stephen Pastis appears and says “April Fools.” and then where Rat says “April Fools.”
Qiset about 3 years ago
Rat being compassionate? It really is April 1st.
Bilan about 3 years ago
Goat is making an April Fools joke also. He’s never been proud to be in PBS.
JamesBlanton1 about 3 years ago
I go to my urologist on april fools day. I should have asked for another day, this could be scary not that it isn’t all ready…Just hope he doesn’t use the old " we gotta cut that thing off" line. Just not funny, well, maybe to him..Got to get some hilarious reactions, maybe even a black eye. Some people don’t take kindly to april fools…
Ellis97 about 3 years ago
This strip being meaningful? I already know he’s kidding.
wongo about 3 years ago
When did Rat get a heart ?
EricS.Harris about 3 years ago
Rat would not actually hold back.
Zebrastripes about 3 years ago
Oy! Rat is a Rat, is a RAT!
bigplayray about 3 years ago
Ain’t no Fool like an April Fool!
Otis Rufus Driftwood about 3 years ago
A goat can dream, can’t he?
WCraft Premium Member about 3 years ago
A better April Fool’s joke would’ve been: Mr. Pastis is no longer going to rely on puns as filler…
Cincoflex about 3 years ago
Actual sincerity; the biggest surprise today!
Thinkingblade about 3 years ago
Even Rat has a limit it seems …
Themanofoor54 about 3 years ago
Rat saying that the comic strip would actually be good should have been the first red flag for a prank.
Mr. Snuffles about 3 years ago
My parents didn’t let me did any good pranks. They said “Stop you can’t hit your brother in the head with a 2 by 4”. They’re so strict.
CaveCat87 about 3 years ago
I can’t tell if Goat was being sincere or sarcastic, maybe the latter since he can always tell what Rat is up to, especially in regards to April Fool’s, so countered back with an April Fool’s joke of his own.
raybarb44 about 3 years ago
He does have some good in him…..
the lost wizard about 3 years ago
It’s funny that there’s nothing meaningful today.
cary_herold about 3 years ago
I’m so glad you’re in my life. I’ve got your comics on my fridge from years and years and years and years ago. ;)
Bookworm about 3 years ago
Two April Fool pranks come to mind. #1. In 1984, I received a call about 5:30 a.m. from a friend who told me to get up and go to the window. Groggily, I wasn’t very nice but he insisted. He roared with laughter when he heard my disbelieving “Oh my God.” It had snowed about 4 inches overnight. It all melted away by about noon, as I recall, but I’m sure Mother Nature had a good laugh all the same.
#2. I was commuting to work on the train on April 1 sometime in the early ’90s when the train inexplicably slowed and stopped between stations. The driver announced over the intercom that the train in front of us had broken down and we would have to wait until the track was cleared before we could get into the city. Groans and cries of dismay arose until the train began to move again. The driver came back on and said, “You folks do remember what day it is, right?” I suppose it was about a 50/50 split between the passengers who were really annoyed and those of us who chuckled the rest of the trip into town.
zeexenon about 3 years ago
Well anyway … like I told my wife (RIP) who asked me to quit talking about the past, “The past is what we are.” And, that’s the truth, sptsptsptspt.
TSRaman about 3 years ago
If you have “n” number of friends, what is the statistical probability that at least one of them will have their birthday on 1st of April?
Cat that Adore Comics about 3 years ago
We Understand your feelings Rat
InuYugiHakusho about 3 years ago
Rat has a heart?
Ka`ōnōhi`ula`okahōkūmiomio`ehiku Premium Member about 3 years ago
That was funny… and meaningful.
Sisyphos about 3 years ago
Goat is an easy target, so straight-laced. —Kind of an April Fool’s scapegoat….
EricS.Harris about 3 years ago
Well, it is April Fool’s Day, which would explain the atypical Rat behavior.
Croco Larry alt over 2 years ago
Wait… Rat has a moral compass?!!!