Doonesbury by Garry Trudeau for February 26, 1978

Transcript:

Joanie: "My favorite party jokes, by Hamilton Jordan. Name two of the seven wonders of the world." Rick: Well, what day will the testimonial be, Ed? Friday? ...hmm... tell you what, let me talk it over with my lady friend and see if we can make it, okay? Good, talk to you later! Joanie: Your "lady friend"? Rick: Uh... yeah. You don't like that? Joanie: Well, I don't know. "Lady friend" just sounds so strange. Rick: Yeah, I know. But I can't seem to come up with anything better! I mean, what am I supposed to call you? My "girlfriend"? My "companion"? My "roommate"? Nothing sounds quite right! Joanie: How about your "reason for living"? Rick: No, no. I need something I can use around the office.