Doonesbury by Garry Trudeau for December 29, 1980
Transcript:
Zonker: Why so down, cowboy? Mike: It's J.J - she can't come up for New Year's Eve. She says she has to write a term paper. Zonker: Boy, that is bad news. Mike: I just can't believe it. My one clear shot at a New Year's date in years, and she won't come! Zonker: Maybe if you offered marriage. Mike: I did. No good. Zonker: Children? Mike: Just for one date? You think that's wise?