Doonesbury by Garry Trudeau for September 18, 2015
Transcript:
Rick: So, Elmo, where'd you two crazy kids meet? Elmont: Whadda ya mean, crazy? You want crazy? Crazy is $9,609 for a wrench! Crazy is the 65 percent U.S. military pensioners who work full-time! Crazy is a $25 million F-15 that's grounded 60 percent of the time! Alice: Elmo, my sweet, calm down and just tell Rick where you met me. Elmont: I met her dumpster-diving behind Trader Vic's. Alice: A magical night. Some of the spare ribs had barely been touched!
BE THIS GUY about 9 years ago
I hope they also found some cole slaw to go along with the ribs.
andrew_c about 9 years ago
And his hair was – perfect!
Argythree about 9 years ago
How could anyone afford to throw anything from Trader Vic’s into a dumpster?
Flossie Mud Duck about 9 years ago
First time around, I found this hilarious. Now, 30 years later and working at the local food pantry, I’ve met people like Alice and this makes me sad.
tedunn5453 about 9 years ago
As if military pensioners could live on what they get. High grade officers, sure, but the average retired enlisted grunt would be homeless, just like you Elmo….
Mister Mean about 9 years ago
How I miss Trader Vic’s
kaffekup about 9 years ago
If only the average republican were as smart as Elmore…
For a Just and Peaceful World about 9 years ago
Update: Crazy is Dubya sending the country into Gulf War II. Crazy is an $18.3 trillion national debt.
pauljmsn about 9 years ago
Ah,the F-15. Now we have the F-35. Talk about expensive.
Coyoty Premium Member about 9 years ago
Most good food is thrown away because it doesn’t look pretty. It doesn’t go to hungry poor people because the stores and restaurants aren’t equipped to give it away, or they can’t bear to see it not make money for them. When someone tries to distribute “discarded” food, they’re prohibited by food safety ordinances really designed to protect restaurant and grocery profits. Many cities prohibit and harass “Food Not Bombs” efforts despite allowances by the Good Samaritan Food Donation Act.
kaffekup about 9 years ago
If you live in a shelter, you know people are not going to cater to your food allergies. So, by that time, you should know if you have an allergy and be careful what you eat. .You have allergies that change, but I doubt you sue a restaurant that gives you something you shouldn’t eat.