Cathy Classics by Cathy Guisewite for September 21, 2003

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Cathy: Now what? Mom: A civilization that hides behind sunglasses is a civilization that's ashamed of itself, Cathy! Cathy: Oh, no. Not another motherly theory... Mom: In my day, folks were decent, doors were locked, and sunglasses were one teensy rack in the drugstore. Today, there's corruption, decay, a dearth of social graces, and a sunglass emporium on every corner. It's shame, pure and simple. 500 million ashamed eyeballs hiding behind 250 million pairs of tortoise shell frames! I say, write a proper thank-you note! Do unto others! Give without being asked! Pick up after yourself! Keep your private affairs private and you won't need to hide behind a pair of... POINK. Mom: My goodness! I do look cool, don't I?? Cathy: What price vanity? Saleswoman: $52.99, not including tax.