Doonesbury by Garry Trudeau for May 08, 1977

Transcript:

Duke: "... With the tonearm in floating condition, turn the counterweight and align the desired number with the index..." What tonearm? What counterweight? What number? Well, that should do it, Honey! It's ready to test-drive! Did you pick up an album for me? Honey: Yes, sir. I bought the Peking Choral Group's latest! Duke: Sounds grim. What's it called? Honey: It's entitled "Indignantly Condemn the Wang-Chan-Chang-Mao Gang of Four". Duke: Remaindered, was it? Honey: Oh, no, sir! It's the fastest-selling record in China! 25 million copies to date! Duke: 25 million?! Why... why... that's amazing! Are you sure, Honey? Honey: Oh, yes, sir! It's been the number one record since January! Duke: Incredible... just incredible! What's it say on the stick here? Honey: Contains hot single, "Everyone is Rejoicing Over the Wiping Out of the Four Pests!" Duke: Oh, well, no wonder!