If you have never studied the topic, or given it two minutes thought, and just repeat the drivel you get from the media, how do you end up “entitled” to an opinion?
Duct tape and WD-40 the solution to all things for males of any and all species. Alternately thrown in for what it’s worth, “And I got a project going somewhere else can’t help you with_____________.”
I often think of this exchange (paraphrased below, as I forget the name of the fighter, but rest assured there was a name, and it was the wrong one) that I read once in a column about boxing.
Bar Patron 1: I think John Smith is the greatest pound-for-pound boxer who ever lived.
Bar Patron 2: that’s the dumbest thing I’ve ever heard!
I used to think everyone was entitled to his/her own opinion until I read YouTube comments. Then I became disconcertingly aware of the number of rabid nut cases that actually walk the streets among us, and came to understand a shining Truth of the Universe: The Majority is Seldom Right.
Once that was realized, I have been considering collecting bricks to build a tall thick wall around me, with a small door through which food can be passed to me three times a day. Well, either that or don’t read comments.
But I do believe Rat is absolutely correct: having an opinion does not automatically entitle one to state it. Perhaps a “stupid-o-meter” app kind of like “Grammatik”… to help us understand when a comment is too goofy to publish. Hmmm… bet one could sell a million of those. Well, except that those who make such comments don’t care if they’re goofy or not.
It is disconcerting though. Seriously so. Explains a lot about the world condition though… ; )
My own comments are of course totally excluded from this concept.
one can have an opinion about matters of taste and personal preference, but not on matters of fact unless one can refute the fact with overwhelming evidence
It used to be everyone was entitled to their own opinion. But in recent years it’s become everyone’s entitled to their own opinion as long as that opinion is the same as what only a particular group wants. Otherwise your told your not entitled to an opinion.
I don’t care about the political stuff, but the Knicks comment made me laugh out loud. (And I’ve been a Knicks fan since 1969. Dave DeBusschere is no doubt spinning in his grave.)
Pig is right of course. But my definition of opinion is a point of view that’s based on reality and currently known facts. Without those, all those people are spouting are bizarro fantasies for most of those opinions, and wishful thinking for the rest.
I once threatened to invent a blow-hard seeking missile and release it at work. I was advised, however, that in such a target rich environment, that it would just circle around in confusion until it ran out of fuel.
I’ve often said, people don’t have to agree with me, they can be wrong if they want. I also add that we all think that way. We think we are right and anyone who disagrees with us is wrong and we should be honest enough to admit it.
I’ve had people argue that others are not wrong, they just have a different opinion. I ask those people if they think I’m wrong or just have a different opinion. The honest ones admit they think I’m wrong and I’m OK with that.
BE THIS GUY Premium Member over 1 year ago
You have the right to your opinion. I have the right not to listen to or read it.
TEMPLO S.U.D. over 1 year ago
oh, the wonders of duct tape
Robin Harwood over 1 year ago
If you have never studied the topic, or given it two minutes thought, and just repeat the drivel you get from the media, how do you end up “entitled” to an opinion?
Wilde Bill over 1 year ago
Opinions are like noses. Everybody has one.
kaffekup over 1 year ago
At first, I thought the guy with the duct-taped mouth was a Hannibal Lecter type enforcer.
Imaginarium over 1 year ago
Rat just stay still so we may put the whole roll of Duct tape on your head ! … Croc Power !
jpayne4040 over 1 year ago
LOL! “The Knicks have a chance!” That was funny!
jpayne4040 over 1 year ago
One of my favorite sayings: “Better to remain silent and look stupid than to open your mouth and remove all doubt!”
Ksandler4570 over 1 year ago
spoken like a true lefty – the only correct opinion is theirs lol
Kaputnik over 1 year ago
People who voice dumb opinions give you practice in thinking about why those opinions actually are dumb.
Of course, it gets boring when you’ve heard it and answered it forty times already, but do you really trust anyone with the duct tape?
asrialfeeple over 1 year ago
Pastis made another gag.
Say What Now‽ Premium Member over 1 year ago
In my opinion, Gorilla tape will work better.
jessie d. Premium Member over 1 year ago
Duct tape and WD-40 the solution to all things for males of any and all species. Alternately thrown in for what it’s worth, “And I got a project going somewhere else can’t help you with_____________.”
wrd2255 over 1 year ago
If only the problem was just verbal opinions. They need to shoot Twitter and its imitators into the Sun.
Geophyzz over 1 year ago
Sounds like life in China. Oops, gotta go, someone’s at the door.
mjb515 over 1 year ago
Where are the shackles for cartoonists who insist on putting their stupid opinions in their strips?
J Quest over 1 year ago
“Yeah, well, you know, that’s just, like, your opinion, man.”
The Dude
NeedaChuckle Premium Member over 1 year ago
The most dangerous are the AntiVaxxers who are spreading the plague and proud of it.
Zebrastripes over 1 year ago
Who’d want to tape a duck? Hardy har har seeeelenciooooo
jessegooddog over 1 year ago
Opinions and facts are galaxies apart these days.
ekw555 over 1 year ago
I often think of this exchange (paraphrased below, as I forget the name of the fighter, but rest assured there was a name, and it was the wrong one) that I read once in a column about boxing.
Bar Patron 1: I think John Smith is the greatest pound-for-pound boxer who ever lived.
Bar Patron 2: that’s the dumbest thing I’ve ever heard!
Bar Patron 1: I’ve got a right to my opinion!
Bar Patron 2: Not when you’re wrong!
Plumbob Wilson over 1 year ago
Boy, do I have a list of candidates for the “Opinion-Be-Gone” treatment. And no need to remove the duct tape for feeding, either.
gregaw Premium Member over 1 year ago
The worst of it comes from most people confusing their opinions as facts. Wait! get that tape away from me!
Snoots over 1 year ago
I used to think everyone was entitled to his/her own opinion until I read YouTube comments. Then I became disconcertingly aware of the number of rabid nut cases that actually walk the streets among us, and came to understand a shining Truth of the Universe: The Majority is Seldom Right.
Once that was realized, I have been considering collecting bricks to build a tall thick wall around me, with a small door through which food can be passed to me three times a day. Well, either that or don’t read comments.
But I do believe Rat is absolutely correct: having an opinion does not automatically entitle one to state it. Perhaps a “stupid-o-meter” app kind of like “Grammatik”… to help us understand when a comment is too goofy to publish. Hmmm… bet one could sell a million of those. Well, except that those who make such comments don’t care if they’re goofy or not.
It is disconcerting though. Seriously so. Explains a lot about the world condition though… ; )
My own comments are of course totally excluded from this concept.
KEA over 1 year ago
one can have an opinion about matters of taste and personal preference, but not on matters of fact unless one can refute the fact with overwhelming evidence
EllisAmirRogersArcher over 1 year ago
That is a product that we could use for nerds on social media and blogs.
Alexander the Good Enough over 1 year ago
“You are entitled to your opinion. But you are not entitled to your own facts.” ~ Daniel Patrick Moynihan
DCBakerEsq over 1 year ago
Well, in MY opinion …
YippiKiAyMofo over 1 year ago
I think every opinion IS important – how else will you weed out the imbeciles?
Cerabooge over 1 year ago
The best part of this one is “I sold five billion in the first hour”.
jel354 over 1 year ago
A handy response and nice combination with Pig’s “Hole” invention from yesterday.
TMMILLER Premium Member over 1 year ago
We always called in 100 mile an hour tape. Stays on up to 100 mph. Aluminized tape was 1000 mile an hour tape.
Patlet Premium Member over 1 year ago
We’d run out of duct tape. We could not possibly keep up with the demand….especially if it also worked on keyboard, apparel, signs, flags…..
JohnHarry Premium Member over 1 year ago
The real issue started when Opinions became: “Alternate Set of Facts”.
Leojim over 1 year ago
We silence would be deafening! But ever so sweet.
zeexenon over 1 year ago
HEY! Is that silver duct tape? I have a wart to remove.
knight1192a over 1 year ago
It used to be everyone was entitled to their own opinion. But in recent years it’s become everyone’s entitled to their own opinion as long as that opinion is the same as what only a particular group wants. Otherwise your told your not entitled to an opinion.
foxsinger Premium Member over 1 year ago
Especially POTUS
Bucinka over 1 year ago
I don’t care about the political stuff, but the Knicks comment made me laugh out loud. (And I’ve been a Knicks fan since 1969. Dave DeBusschere is no doubt spinning in his grave.)
Ermine Notyours over 1 year ago
I glanced ahead at “* Gag removed for meals,” and I thought they were talking about the comic strip.
You don’t have to remove the gag. A feeding tube through the nose works wonders.
dcy665 over 1 year ago
You are not entitled to your opinion. You are entitled to your informed opinion. No one is entitled to be ignorant— Harlan Ellison
MartinPerry1 over 1 year ago
Pig is right of course. But my definition of opinion is a point of view that’s based on reality and currently known facts. Without those, all those people are spouting are bizarro fantasies for most of those opinions, and wishful thinking for the rest.
Gerard:D over 1 year ago
Like keisters everyone have opinions, few have facts.
STACEY MARSHALL Premium Member over 1 year ago
I once threatened to invent a blow-hard seeking missile and release it at work. I was advised, however, that in such a target rich environment, that it would just circle around in confusion until it ran out of fuel.
Old Guy over 1 year ago
I’ve often said, people don’t have to agree with me, they can be wrong if they want. I also add that we all think that way. We think we are right and anyone who disagrees with us is wrong and we should be honest enough to admit it.
I’ve had people argue that others are not wrong, they just have a different opinion. I ask those people if they think I’m wrong or just have a different opinion. The honest ones admit they think I’m wrong and I’m OK with that.
Sisyphos over 1 year ago
But you can’t gag Pig! He’s one of the stars of the strip, Rat’s foil!
WCraft Premium Member over 1 year ago
Pastis really likes to yank our chains!
InuYugiHakusho over 1 year ago
The individual who invented it is the one most in need of it.
blindavocado Premium Member over 1 year ago
Now we know Rat is a leftist.
lv2sew over 1 year ago
Opinion Be Gone and the Portable Hole rather put me in mind of Bill Engvall and “Here’s Your Sign”. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZBjelRDKHUk
MCProfessor over 1 year ago
Civil debate is dead!
Orcatime about 1 year ago
The Knicks have a chance, huh?
Boxo croco likes tacos 15 days ago
Ah yes, the opressive apro- AAAHH! mphh mmph mpph
LOAFY 11 days ago
“Gag removed for meals” was the dealbreaker for me.