Doonesbury by Garry Trudeau for January 18, 1998

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Alex: Wow...I could definitely get into skating! Kim: I thought you might! Alex: Does it jeopardize our standing as geeks? Kim: I can check. Alex: This is like so fun, Kimbalina! Thanks for bringing me! Kim: No problem, girlfriend! Alex: Mom never takes me out to do cool stuff like this! Kim: Um...Alex, you've got to stop comparing me to your mom - even favorably. It's time you gave her a break. Your mom may have made some questionable choices in her life, but she didn't make them to hurt you. The world is full of angry people who spend their whole lives recovering from unjust childhoods. You can't let yourself become one of them! Alex: Okay. That's good advice. Thanks, Kim. Kim: You're welcome. Alex: Mom never gives me good advice like that. Kim: Okay, one more time...