Doonesbury by Garry Trudeau for September 30, 2014
September 29, 2014
October 01, 2014
Transcript:
Phred: I hate it. What is it? Mort: The classic white linen blazer! Perfect for any occasion! Phred: I look like a Toyota salesman! Mort: You look great! It's got a terrific shape! Phred: For crying out loud, Mortie, I can't dress like this! I'm a former freedom fighter! Mort: So are half the other U.N. delegates! You don't think they own nice blazers? Phred: Dammit, Mort, it doesn't say Third World! Mort: So wear it with jeans! Such language!
BE THIS GUY about 10 years ago
A white linen suit was good enough for Harry Truman, it’s good enough for you!
Dean about 10 years ago
Is it after Labor Day?
Kali39 about 10 years ago
Phred has learned a few things from Duke, hasn’t he?
BE THIS GUY about 10 years ago
@Dean
This arc originally ran in February-March.
Coyoty Premium Member about 10 years ago
“Hello, Mr. Arafat! I’m—”
“‘Ze plane! Ze plane!’ Ha ha, I love your show!”
Honorable Mention In The Banjo Toss Premium Member about 10 years ago
I know Labor Day was the traditional cut-off point for wearing white. Do people really still worry about that stuff? I’d hate to live in that world.
montessoriteacher about 10 years ago
Rules of fashion have changed. No more worry about a cutting off point for wearing white.
luvdafuneez about 10 years ago
Steve Martin looked really good in that suit.
Argy.Bargy2 about 10 years ago
I can’t remember whether Toyota was selling cars in the US back then or not (?)