Doonesbury by Garry Trudeau for July 09, 1978

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Mike: Going to summer camp again this year, Benjy? Benjy: Not if I can avoid it. Mike: How come? Benjy: Too many authority figures. Mike: So how's everything at home, Benjy? Benjy: Okay, I guess, 'cept that Mom keeps nagging me to join the Cub Scouts. Mike: Yeah, she used to do that to me, too. I guess we... hey, what're you doing? Benjy: Nothin'... Mike: Is that a cigarette, Benjy? Benjy: No, it's a screwdriver. I don't need a lecture, Mike. Mike: Allright, but I wonder if you have any idea how dumb you look? Benjy: C'mon, Mike, get off my case! At my age, I need all the acceptance I can get? Mike: Acceptance? But there's not a peer within miles! Benjy: Practicin'. There's a gang I want to join in the fall.