Doonesbury by Garry Trudeau for October 20, 1991
October 19, 1991
October 21, 1991
Transcript:
Mike: Hey...this guy looks awfully familiar! Mr. Bellows? Is that you? Mr. Bellows: Uh...yes, do I know you? Mike: You should, I'm Mike Doonesbury. I used to work for you. Imagine bumping into you in the unemployment line! Mr. Bellows: Yes, imagine. Mike: You know something, Mr. Bellows? I don't like you. Never have, not even a little bit! Mr. Bellows: I beg your pardon? Mike: Wow...I can't believe I just said that. What a kick! You have no idea how empowering that feels! Mr. Bellows: I'm happy for you. Mike: Thanks! You know what else? I think you're a pompous jerk! Mr. Bellows: See here, you pur... Mike: Pompous jerk! Pompous jerk! Is this great?
While it may feel good, it’s foolish. Mike worked there for 7 years, and he just burned any chance of getting a good reference.