Doonesbury by Garry Trudeau for July 27, 1980
July 26, 1980
July 28, 1980
Transcript:
Phred: So any improvement in the ol' GNP? Man: Nope. How about you? Phred: Nope. We might have to have another revolution. Man: Throw the bums out, eh? Wehn are you serving dinner, Phred? I'm just famished! Phred: Well, actually, I ahve announcement to make in that regard. Hello, everybody? Could I have your attention, please? I'm sure by now you've all noticed that the deligates gathered here tonight have one thing in common: we all represent nations in which major parts of the population are starving. In recognition of that fact, I decided to cancel the caterer in order that we might demonstrate our sympathy for our starving peoples by engaging in a short fast. Voice: Cheap symbolism! Man: An empty gesture! Man: Relax. We can grab some pizzas on the way home.
