Doonesbury by Garry Trudeau for August 04, 1982
Transcript:
Rick: This amniocentesis thing has really got you rattled, hasn't it, babe? Joanie: Are you kidding me? How would you like to have a huge needle stuck in your stomach? Rick: Not much I guess. Joanie: I just don't see why you won't come with me. I'd go with you if you had to have it done. Rick: Joanie, I told you. I can't get out of the meeting. Believe me, I tried, but... Joanie: It's because I'm getting fat, isn't it? You won't take me because I'm fat! Rick: Fat? Joanie, you're not fat, you're pregnant! Joanie: Who could blame you? Who wants to be seen in public with a lard bucket?