Doonesbury by Garry Trudeau for November 22, 1981

Transcript:

Mike: J.J! Over here! J.J: Hi, sailor! Buy me a cheeseburger? Something bothering you, Mike? You seem depressed today. Mike: I'm sorry, J.J - I've just been thinking about my Uncle Henry. His case goes to trial this week. J.J: No kidding? How exciting! Mike: Exciting? J.J: Sure! From what I've read, your Uncle Henry is quite the outlaw! Think of the stories he'll have to tell! Mike: J.J, a trial is not... J.J: I gotta say, Mike, just knowing ou're related to a criminal is kind of a turn-on. It's so real-life, so out there on the edge! It must have been such a rush growling up with a guy like that around! Mike: Uh.. yeah, I guess it was... J.J: I'll bet you've got this incredibly wild and reckless past that nobody even knows about! You've done stuff most kids never dream of! Am I right? Huh? Mike: Well, sure, I guess. Me and Uncle Henry might have pulled a stunt or two. J.J: I knew it! Oh, God, I could just die!