Doonesbury by Garry Trudeau for October 06, 1991
Transcript:
Mike: No responsibilities...no deadlines...no punchlines...I could get used to this. Roland: ...And since the gang of eight replaced the big three, ratings for the once-beloved Sunday feature have plummeted! Jim Andrews: Why is he still in the strip? He must be removed at once! Zeke: I told you we had to get the media on our side! Zonker: It wouldn't have mattered. The coup was doomed from the start! R. Headrest: So why'd you sign on then, then, Mr. S-s-second thoughts? Dan Quayle: He didn't! He's a passive character! I told you he wasn't on board! Does anybody listen to me? Nooo! Sal: This is not working out, guys. Just look at us! We're even losing color intensity! Jim Andrews: It's the President's fault! He's supposed to handle these things! The features got his name on it, for crying out loud! Zeke: Mr. President? Mr. President? Looks like we've lost him... Dan Quayle: Hot damn! I'm next in succession! J.J.: They want you back. Mike: I'll think about it. The Putsch of the supporting characters, cont'd.