Doonesbury by Garry Trudeau for May 24, 1982
Transcript:
Honey: I got some more firewood, sir. Where do you want it? Duke: Throw it on the bonfire. We want to be ready in case a ship passes. Honey: Do you really think we'll be rescued soon, sir. Duke: Of course we will! We're right in the middle of the busiest sea lane in the south atlantic! Honey: I hope so, sir. Our supplies are getting very low. Duke: I know. Look, that reminds me. You better take this and see if you can get us a wild boar or something for dinner. Honey: Um...as the man, shouldn't you be bringing home the bacon, sir? Duke: Well, yeah, I would if it weren't for my bum knee.
He can’t blame it on his mother’s operation this time.