Doonesbury by Garry Trudeau for January 28, 1989

Transcript:

Boopsie: You know what the photographer told me today, Cynthia? He said the swimsuit issue sells 15 times what a regular issue sells! Cynthia: I'm surprised it's not more, skin never goes out of style, girl. And not even legit mags are above using it! Sex sells! It doesn't matter what it is - magazines, books, movies, T.V. shows! It's all about hyping sales and ratings! Boopsie: Yeah, I guess you're right...hey...you don't suppose they have a sweeps week on the comics page! Cynthia: That was certainly my understanding.