MANY apologies are of the form “I’m sorry you feel that way”, though the cleverest of them are somewhat hidden by the speaker. Put into a more realistic context, Rat would be saying "I’m sorry I spoke that way, but (it’s not my fault because) I was really upset at the time.
With him, just saying what he said, was probably the best apology that he can give. It is the thought and sentiment that count. Just accept it and go on with life…..
BE THIS GUY 11 months ago
“I apologize if you were offended by what I said because you shouldn’t have been.”
Renatus Profuturus Frigeridus Premium Member 11 months ago
Rat is a born politician.
blunebottle 11 months ago
Some use a good back hand delivery…
Храм С.О.Д. (Templo S.U.D. ucraniano) 11 months ago
No kidding
Lightpainter Premium Member 11 months ago
So he has no control over his mouth? Hmm…….
BasilBruce 11 months ago
“He who laughs when things go wrong has just thought of someone he can blame it on.” —Benny Hill
Concretionist 11 months ago
MANY apologies are of the form “I’m sorry you feel that way”, though the cleverest of them are somewhat hidden by the speaker. Put into a more realistic context, Rat would be saying "I’m sorry I spoke that way, but (it’s not my fault because) I was really upset at the time.
Wilde Bill 11 months ago
With Rat you have to take what you can get.
TampaFanatic1 11 months ago
Hey Rat: to quote the late Senator Lloyd Bentsen to Senator Dan Quayle in a debate: “You’re no Jack Kennedy”.
ronaldspence 11 months ago
Well Goat, it’s a start
AndreasMartin 11 months ago
Next in Sesame Street: the mouth can do excuses too. But it’s difficult.
iggyman 11 months ago
Some folks let their mouth overload their a** in a manner of speaking!
juicebruce 11 months ago
Your mouth is writing checks your body can’t cash ….
John Smith 11 months ago
Saying “I’m sorry” and “I apologize” mean the same thing.
Unless you’re at a funeral.
ozmodiar 11 months ago
“I didn’t lie. I was writing fiction with my mouth”
Ellis97 11 months ago
Rat literally can’t apologize.
Ichabod Ferguson 11 months ago
I ran my mouth off a bit too much, oh, what did I say? Well, you just laughed it off and it was all okay
Cary Rodda Premium Member 11 months ago
Lots of that going around these days.
Bookworm 11 months ago
My favorite non-apology these days: “I’m sorry. I didn’t mean to offend you. It was just a bonus.”
SusieB 11 months ago
That’s as good as you’re gonna get from Rat.
Zebrastripes 11 months ago
Some have a hard time admitting they’re wrong…
Otis Rufus Driftwood 11 months ago
If this weren’t Rat, I’d say half an apology is better than none.
raybarb44 11 months ago
With him, just saying what he said, was probably the best apology that he can give. It is the thought and sentiment that count. Just accept it and go on with life…..
CaveCat87 11 months ago
That’s what TVTropes refers to as a Backhanded Apology.
Goat from PBS 11 months ago
Probably as close to an “I’m sorry” as I’m gonna get from Rat.
rockwood2002 11 months ago
we need more Guard Duck
InuYugiHakusho 11 months ago
With Rat, you take whatever you can get.
zeexenon 11 months ago
It’s kind of like wife’s talking-muscle memory.
christelisbetty 11 months ago
I am sssssssssssssssssssssssss — Arthur Fonzerelli – (Hmmm Arthur…Art…Rat is Art inside out!)
unfair.de 11 months ago
Someone coined the phrase “nonpology”.
The Brooklyn Accent 11 months ago
“Well, then, bring your mouth this way.
I’ll find it something it can say."
—Theodore Seuss Geisel (RIP)
ChessPirate 11 months ago
“I’m gonna give it a good talking to…”
Guard duck is cool 11 months ago
I’m B-B-B BACK BABY
Squoop Premium Member 11 months ago
As for how this relates to yesterday’s strip, an apology can only change the past if it’s sincere.
eddi_tbh 11 months ago
“I regret I upset anyone who is easily upset.”
WCraft Premium Member 11 months ago
“ but no human being can tame the tongue. It is a restless evil, full of deadly poison.” Holy Bible
Sisyphos 11 months ago
Why bother, Rat? We all know any apology from you is going to be insincere….
Ukko wilko 11 months ago
Actually, he was talking out his rear end. His mouth knew better.
Ceeg22 Premium Member 10 months ago
I’m sorry if you were offended by what I said