Doonesbury by Garry Trudeau for March 14, 1981
Transcript:
Mark: Mom, I can't believe you're acquiescing to Dad's latest reactionary ravings. Woman: Well, I'm pretty used to it, dear... Besides, he hasn't been in such good spirits in years! And he's having such fun! Do you know why he bought me this particular coat? Mark: Because it's made from an endangered species? Woman: Nope. Because it cost $11,000! Mark: I don't get it. Woman: The new cut-off point for the truly needy. Isn't that just awful?