How to Apply New Insights to an Existing Problem

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April 8, 2012
Reader Comments (30)
Even worse, if the police force consisted of bees flying around arresting people.
Oh lord.
Have you considered writing a book?
If you use Kickstarter, I am sure you would raise some 20K in a heartbeat.
I always said Butterflies were natures weapons because they spread cheer and pain.
I let out a hearty belly laugh at, "That joke was so bad it actually made me angry." A+ writing on this one.
I think that's the funniest BI I've ever read.
On payday, I'm going to become a subscriber. All because of this particular comic. I actually think it's worth paying for.
@ Bubbles, if that were the case, they'd never catch anyone, at least not physically arrest them. I mean, if you were chased by a bee, or worse, bees, would you stop running? For ANYTHING?
Also, this comic consists of nothing but awesomeness.
This reminds me of a Downfall Parody I once watched:
"Gunsche, RELEASE THE BEES!"
Downright hilarious! Every panel is a job well done!
And by the way, I'd like to donate, but I'm unfortunately only a teenager with no credit card or any way to provide financial assistance. But I'll provide warm thoughts. That helps, right?
I loved this one. And Rick scored more than one point here, which is kind of awesome. This must be some of that better defeat he was talking about.
As soon as I read the first bubble, I thought the same thing that Rick said. This amuses and saddens me.
Hey, that's "tout de suite". Or you mean something else I don't understand.
Yep...I just subscribed...what a great comic.
4 panels of absolute gold. I don't think Rick has ever been so funny or that I've agreed with him so much.
Actually if a cop shouts faux French at me I will stop, curl in fetal position and soil myself.
I checked out the sponsor site. It's nifty. I hope this endevor is fruitful to you both and you continue to find me new sites to pique my interest.
I am so glad I am not the only person who occasionally says "tout suite".
"THEY SPREAD POLEN AND DEATH"
Sweet death comes at last.
Bah, bees don't scare me.
Re the sponsor: It's good to know that survivalists have a sense of humor.
Also, thank you, kind sponsor. BI is worth it.
Burns: I suggest you leave immediately.
Homer: Or what? You’ll release the dogs? Or the bees? Or the dogs with bees in their mouths and when they bark they shoot bees at you? Well, go ahead—do your worst!
Totally off-topic, but apparently you're a millionaire: http://www.findwebsitesworth.com/values/domain-names/www-basicinstructions-net/
Look out for that cop, he's COVERED IN BEEEEEEEEEEEEES!
Hello from France, I love BasicInstructions, you rock :D.
And, it's "Tout de suite" not "tout suite", just sayin' :).
Panel 4: He's not done runnin' if he's soiled himself.
Panel 1: That's exactly the kind of joke I make, and I think they're hilarious.
Panel 4 Redux: Is that a Toot Sweet like in Mary Poppins?
This is great! Very funny today.
awesome strip about an awesome idea :-D
THEY SPREAD POLLEN AND PAIN!
Burns: Worse. Smithers, release the robotic Richard Simmons.
Very funny strip, thanks!
LOL@ "That joke was so bad it actually made me angry"
First time commenter also about to make a donation and subscribe because of Jane's comment. That's exactly how I feel -- if Scott never produces anything else amusing, this one comic is worth at least $10. So funny. I've been reading through the entire archive for the past couple months and I've saved a little folder of favorites to my hard drive. Now I'm going to go count them and donate $1-$10 for each one depending on how much I enjoyed it and how many people I've shared it with!
Hello,
If you meant "right now" in french it is actually "tout de suite"
A french Reader.