Doonesbury by Garry Trudeau for January 12, 2023

Three out of four had their lives pretty much together when Seinfeld went off the air.

Mike was remarried and running a startup.

Mark had his show on NPR

BD was the head football coach at Walden

Zonker, I believe he’s referring to you.

I could never stand Seinfeld to begin with…

Why is Gary chiding Seinfeld? Cos He thinks Jerry’s Mike, Mark’s George, Elaine is Joannie, and Zonker’s Kramer. But with that logic, Gary sure owes Hunter S Thompson’s estate royalties for Duke!

BD spent so many years as the butt of jokes before becoming a more insightful character. I wonder if this was one of the earlier examples of depth.

Strong, but accurate, unfortunately.

B.D.’s definition of “pathetic” describes a lot of us, whether we admit it or not.

Present company excluded, of course.

Hey, I’m a boomer, and I…

Never mind…

Was the term “boomer” actually in existence in 1998? I thought it was a 2010 or later expletive. (And yes, I know the term “baby boomer” has been around since the 50s, but not in a pejorative sense.)

Not liking Seinfeld is outrageous,egregious, preposterous!

Should Mike, Mark, & Zonker really be taking a lecture in growing up from a guy who can’t live without wearing a helmet?

It must be painful to remove a foot with cleats out of your mouth.

At this point,BD was still living off past glories as a “College football star”.Meanwhile,at the “My Mother The Car” reunion…..

Hit a little too close to home with those three, didn’t it?

…said the ‘boomer’ who wears an old football helmet all day (and night).

Like so many shows until you get into the characters it just isn’t funny or entertaining. Simpson’s, Big Bang Theory, Blackish. Parks and Recreation, The Office, Seinfeld, etc aren’t very entertaining or funny if you just watch one or a few episodes sporadically.

Yeah, BD. For (probably) every loyal reader of this strip, that cuts pretty close to the bone…

You mean it’s not cool to live with your parents in your 30s?

Possibly the worst series finale ever

There, but for the total lack of Introspection, goes BD.

NTTAWWT

He ruined everything by asking, “Right?”