To be fair, I’m pretty sure this is the first time I’ve seen “with who” written quite that way. It’s often split up, as in, “Who are you going with?” (That also has the advantage of ending the sentence with a preposition, which is probably quite natural in English because it happens in German with the separable-prefix verbs, and at its root English is a Germanic language.) It could happen in a quick question. “I’m going to see the new Star Wars Movie with Jessica.” “With who?”
Usually the little red flag on the personal mailbox at home is put up when you have outgoing mail for the postal worker to pick up, not when you receive mail. No wonder pig had to use a large mailbox to mail his letter. He doesn’t know how the system works.
No one really knows the difference between “who” and “whom”. I can let that slide, but if someone’s confusing “your” and “you’re” or “their”, “there”, and “they’re”, I’m gonna let them have it.
John Paul Getty II had this problem with his Dad John Paul the First. John Paul Getty the first also installed a payphone in his mansion so people had to pay for their own calls. No wonder that family was so dysfunctional (JP III got his ear lopped off because pops was too cheap to pay a ransom) Seems like petroleum giants past and present are all one and alike: elitist and heartless souls.
Reminds me of Ebenezer Scrooge’s Father. I specifically didn’t use the title Dad as he wasn’t a Dad nor is Pig’s Biological father. A real Dad is a special person. Most any biological male can father a child. Only a real Dad can raise and grow his child/children…..
BE THIS GUY almost 2 years ago
As I told my nephew:
“Who” is the person that punches someone in the nose.
“Whom” is the person that gets punched in the nose.
BasilBruce almost 2 years ago
At long last, we know Pig’s first name!
carlsonbob almost 2 years ago
Daddy Dearest?
Renatus Profuturus Frigeridus Premium Member almost 2 years ago
Pig’s dad was a teacher.
David_the_CAD almost 2 years ago
You can pick your friends, but you can not pick your family.
If you have a family like that, you can get help. Celebrate Recovery may be a good option to look into.
ChristineFoxdale almost 2 years ago
I know how it feels, Pig.
ronaldspence almost 2 years ago
Sad…very sad!
AtariDragon almost 2 years ago
To be fair, I’m pretty sure this is the first time I’ve seen “with who” written quite that way. It’s often split up, as in, “Who are you going with?” (That also has the advantage of ending the sentence with a preposition, which is probably quite natural in English because it happens in German with the separable-prefix verbs, and at its root English is a Germanic language.) It could happen in a quick question. “I’m going to see the new Star Wars Movie with Jessica.” “With who?”
Jesy Bertz Premium Member almost 2 years ago
Pig’s Dad is the annoying guy who corrects grammar in GoComics comments.
Caldonia almost 2 years ago
So, why not call the guy? I’m sure it’ll be great to hear his voice.
blunebottle almost 2 years ago
Quit trying. He’ll never change.
Doug K almost 2 years ago
Okay. “To whom it may concern” "Every time I interact with you …
iggyman almost 2 years ago
The Who was a band..!
Ellis97 almost 2 years ago
Pig has a grammar nazi of a father.
Kveldulf almost 2 years ago
I, too, am a grammar Nazi. If you think that is real bad, you will make me cringe very time you speak.
Why do Americans never use adverbs?
SALUDADOG almost 2 years ago
Grammar pigs make the best pork chops.
Cameron1988 Premium Member almost 2 years ago
Pig’s dad is a jerk. I wouldn’t even bother communicating with him if I was him
monya_43 almost 2 years ago
William Burnett Premium Member almost 2 years ago
Stephen is STILL drawing rural mailboxes WRONG !!
The flag is UP for outgoing mail. Once the Mailperson picks up/delivers mail, the flag goes DOWN.
The flag UP is NOT an indication of mail RECEIVED.
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colddonkey almost 2 years ago
An sometimes not worth the agony.
Billavi Premium Member almost 2 years ago
Fathers only want what’s best for you, ya dumb son of a b**ch!
babka Premium Member almost 2 years ago
I was raised by a perfectionist. we came to call it R.C. for “reflexive contradiction” (also see correction/criticism)
Goat from PBS almost 2 years ago
No one really knows the difference between “who” and “whom”. I can let that slide, but if someone’s confusing “your” and “you’re” or “their”, “there”, and “they’re”, I’m gonna let them have it.
Zebrastripes almost 2 years ago
Pigs papa missed the true meaning of his sincere communication …
Darkknight55 almost 2 years ago
Hey Grammar Nazi, shut the hell up and spend time with your kid!
Cincoflex almost 2 years ago
Pig’s dad is a boar.
TampaFanatic1 almost 2 years ago
John Paul Getty II had this problem with his Dad John Paul the First. John Paul Getty the first also installed a payphone in his mansion so people had to pay for their own calls. No wonder that family was so dysfunctional (JP III got his ear lopped off because pops was too cheap to pay a ransom) Seems like petroleum giants past and present are all one and alike: elitist and heartless souls.
cactusbob333 almost 2 years ago
Where be Bear today. Bear have bestest grammer of every bodies.
tripwire45 almost 2 years ago
Sons and Dads often have issues.
zeexenon almost 2 years ago
So, how does bacon reply? (Curious minds need to know.)
txmystic almost 2 years ago
Remember handwritten letters?
raybarb44 almost 2 years ago
Reminds me of Ebenezer Scrooge’s Father. I specifically didn’t use the title Dad as he wasn’t a Dad nor is Pig’s Biological father. A real Dad is a special person. Most any biological male can father a child. Only a real Dad can raise and grow his child/children…..
marilynnbyerly almost 2 years ago
I wonder if there’s a Just No Pig Parent Reddit column. The human one is scary enough.
walstib Premium Member almost 2 years ago
Dad’s making memories.
Kveldulf almost 2 years ago
Three words that drive me up the wall:
Firstly, Secondly ……………. first, second
Orientate ………………. orient
Careen …………… career (unless you are scraping barnacles off a boat)
Nobody_Important almost 2 years ago
Is Pig’s dad related to or friends with my mother? This is actually nice compared to some of the things she said to me.
Huckleberry Hiroshima almost 2 years ago
Nothing complicated: You have a jerk for a father.
Donna S almost 2 years ago
For whom the mail tolls.
AndrewSihler almost 2 years ago
Aw, and he was on his best behavior, too. “With who[m]” is of course correct, but it’s unidiomatic compared to “who[m] that happens with”.
Laurie Stoker Premium Member almost 2 years ago
I knew this was coming. I saw it a mile away!
Sisyphos almost 2 years ago
Dad Pig, I officially welcome you to the ranks of the Grammar Police!
Get smart, Pig….
bunrabbit99 almost 2 years ago
i just recently learned how to figure this one out!
stillfickled Premium Member almost 2 years ago
At least my dad never called me names.
mengelji almost 2 years ago
It’s OK. Remember, Pig gets to pick Dad’s retirement home.
Don. L .Duck almost 2 years ago
Looks like an all-out war in the comments section
DaBump Premium Member almost 2 years ago
I mourn the loss of “whom.” Hardly ever see it anymore.
198.23.5.11 almost 2 years ago
Dear Father Pig:
Man with meat axe coming to door.Admit immediately.He has a surprise for you.
Ceeg22 Premium Member almost 2 years ago
You should have used “that” instead