This is that rare comic in which each individual panel could be its own hilarious standalone comic ("rare" meaning "not necessarily even extant before this point, but technically possible, if not previously seen").

Stupid Jenkins! Everybody knows that astrology is the only rational belief system!

Perfect for 9-11. I thought it would be something political, and still funny, but this was even funnier. Thanks!

That first panel needs to be a motivational poster.

This is pure unrefined cabbage wisdom.

Hearts of palm are tasty, too.

Hey Scott, went to Diffen to try and compare Basic Instructions to Anything...

There was nothing on Basic Instructions!

YOU TAKE THAT BACK!!

I think "And drinking from big chunky goblets. Sometimes the old ways are best", ma be the best thing you've had come out of Jenkins' mouth.

I believe that legally speaking the difference between 'feasting' and merely 'eating' is determined by the amount you spill down your front.

Also, regarding 'drinking' from a goblet - it is not legally possible to 'drink' from a goblet - only 'quaffing' is permitted (determined by the amount that you throw over your own face as you knock it back). Attempts to 'drink' are met with force, and no amount of artichoke (or celery) hearts will save you. Ladies may 'sip' from a 'chalice'. These are customs which care not for gender equality.

How do you "take that back"?
What does that mean?

What about flagons? Are flagons permitted?

Thank you Paddy! I burst out laughing reading your comment.
Together with Scott Meyer, you made my day!

I had to recover after panel 3 before I could finish. Great stuff.

"Quaffing is just like drinking, except you spill more." Terry Pratchett
...But everybody knows that the only way to true power is through Kumquat communion!

Best ad system ever. Unobtrusive, fits the tone of the site, and makes the advertiser a *sponsor*, not just a random advertiser. Well done.

Basic Instructions Book 4: The Wisdom of Cabbages

I agree with Kelli. You're pretty lucky, Scott.
Not to mention, we're probably a hell of a lot more likely to click through.

I checked out diffen and I like it. I added a comparison of a car versus a pogo stick. Just think, if all of Scott's readers contributed one comparison how many there would be!
Great comic as always and I really like this sponsor. They're getting added to my favorites.

The vegetarian bit in panel 3 had me ROARING

I want to believe that "The Wisdom of Cabbages" is an unpublished Julia Child cookbook.