From a purely biologic perspective, as organisms that reproduce sexually our purpose in life is to successfully shuffle the genetic deck and then step aside in order to allow for the succeeding generation that results to do likewise. In other words, our purpose is simply to give the wheel another turn. Anything beyond that is a bonus.
If you accept the Big Bang theory, then we’re all just accidents with no pre-design or purpose. And, you’ll need to take a huge leap of suspending logic when you realize that we came from molten lava on a planet devoid of life, water, and oxygen after it was spun off of the Sun.
BasilBruce 11 months ago
I think there are some holes in Pig’s argument.
BE THIS GUY 11 months ago
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https://www.gocomics.com/calvinandhobbes/1993/05/28
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Bilan 11 months ago
Without a sentient being to assign a purpose, and use it for such, there would be none.
ronaldspence 11 months ago
Well Pig, that is a reason!
eolan59 11 months ago
Surprised Pig didn’t say cheese
David_the_CAD 11 months ago
The purpose of being alive is to not be dead.
blunebottle 11 months ago
Pig likes to keep it simple.
Jesy Bertz Premium Member 11 months ago
Pig is closer to the Truth.
B UTTONS 11 months ago
Jelly-filled donuts.
Alexander the Good Enough 11 months ago
From a purely biologic perspective, as organisms that reproduce sexually our purpose in life is to successfully shuffle the genetic deck and then step aside in order to allow for the succeeding generation that results to do likewise. In other words, our purpose is simply to give the wheel another turn. Anything beyond that is a bonus.
Imagine 11 months ago
To drive our parents crazy.
DennisinSeattle Premium Member 11 months ago
Pig is fully mindful with donuts.
minty_Joe 11 months ago
The answer is…42. I forgot to observe “Towel Day” yesterday.RIP Douglas Adams.
MayCauseBurns 11 months ago
They’re the same thing
juicebruce 11 months ago
I’ll just write “Beer” ;-)
iggyman 11 months ago
No surprise there, Pig!
Troglodyte 11 months ago
I wonder what Rat’s answer would be.
akachman Premium Member 11 months ago
Put me down for sleep, cats, and books.
rmercer Premium Member 11 months ago
At least spell it “doughnuts”. That’ll add some class to it!
Croc Holliday 11 months ago
There is no grand purpose; we’re just here. Make the best of it.
[Traveler] Premium Member 11 months ago
If we’re here to help others, what are others here for?
Ellis97 11 months ago
I always thought that life was like a race or something.
RobinHood 11 months ago
Ah, donuts, the circle of life.
Steverino Premium Member 11 months ago
Goat should join the Optimist club.
DaBump Premium Member 11 months ago
In our world, it’s to give glory to God, but “Donuts” is fine for you, Pig.
Kilrwat Premium Member 11 months ago
I’m with Goat on this one.
TinkerStinker 11 months ago
Works for me!
Diat60 11 months ago
Pig’s answer of “donuts” rather wraps up Goat’s explanation. It’s all one connected part and we fully connect to it with every bite.
Count Olaf Premium Member 11 months ago
Some people would say “Reparations”.
uniquename 11 months ago
According to George Carlin, it was because Nature needed some plastic.
rshive 11 months ago
Succinctness helps.
Zebrastripes 11 months ago
Went right over Pigs head…don’t forget CHEESE!
fritzoid Premium Member 11 months ago
It isn’t a donut, it’s a bagel. The EVERYTHING Bagel. And it is not benign.
mindjob 11 months ago
Happiness
Goat from PBS 11 months ago
Love the Lord your God, and love your neighbor as yourself.
prrdh 11 months ago
I thought it was to postpone dying.
“To die, to sleep—
To sleep—perchance to dream. Ay, there’s the rub!
For in that sleep of death what dreams may come,
When we have shuffled off this mortal coil,
Must give us pause…"
LaughterIsJoyMuliplied 11 months ago
Make it sour-cream donuts and I’ll co-sign.
WCraft Premium Member 11 months ago
If you accept the Big Bang theory, then we’re all just accidents with no pre-design or purpose. And, you’ll need to take a huge leap of suspending logic when you realize that we came from molten lava on a planet devoid of life, water, and oxygen after it was spun off of the Sun.
LunarRover 11 months ago
Complex questions usually have simple answers
onespiceybbw 11 months ago
I’m with Pig.
christelisbetty 11 months ago
Does Pig ever get a passing grade in the myriad classes he takes ? If so he should have several PHDs by now.
zeexenon 11 months ago
Mine was easy, eat, s*it, repeat. Got an A+
hitman4cookies 11 months ago
I’d say “Beer”. I’m sure Rat would agree.
wordsmeet 11 months ago
Goat sometimes represents the know-it-alls among us who are not fully aware of how the come across, heh.
NickelAlloy 11 months ago
I would have said pepperoni pizza, but donuts are good too.
wildlandwaters 11 months ago
I’m goin’ with Pig on this one…
T... 11 months ago
“Donuts” That’s the most cogent thing you’ve ever said, Stephan…
Ka`ōnōhi`ula`okahōkūmiomio`ehiku Premium Member 11 months ago
I’m with goat. But as a witch, we do that anyway.
198.23.5.11 11 months ago
Only the Krispy Kremes.
And Sunday May 28th is National Hamburger Day
John Jorgensen 11 months ago
What exactly is Pig studying for again?
andrew.scharnhorst 11 months ago
“Donuts … is there anything they can’t do?” — Homer Simpson
willie_mctell 11 months ago
No purpose. Thought that was settled.
chireef 11 months ago
donuts is as good answer as any
cosman 11 months ago
He gouda, but he didn’t.
AMBER1 11 months ago
And don’t forget pie! Everyone loves pie!
Buoy 11 months ago
Love is an emotion you feel, when another happiness is essential to your own.
Call me a naïve simpleton, but that’s all the reason I need.
Otis Rufus Driftwood 11 months ago
Same planet, different worlds.
Sisyphos 11 months ago
Pig’s paper may not be profound, but it will be the tastiest!
russb53 11 months ago
Coffee. Coffee and donuts…
JukeJoint Jacks 11 months ago
Oh Pig, Wisconsinites are disappointed. What happened? Not writing cheese, our mutual reason for living? :)
SNVBD 11 months ago
Life doesn’t have purpose, but you can give it purpose.