Doonesbury by Garry Trudeau for May 10, 2009
Transcript:
Mike: Wow... extra fees for everything! You'd think panels would be in the basic package! Hi, folks... as you may have just noticed, today this newspaper is switching over to basic Doonesbury! Because of rising costs, it's just not possible to offer all the great features you've come to expect from this strip. Fortunately, all is not lost! If you call right now, you can upgrade to premium Doonesbury, which gives you access to special add-ons, like full color... Zonker: Wow! Look at that! Mike: ... And eye-popping background art, like this stunning sunset in Washington's Cascades! Zonker: Wow... Mike: And for a few pennies more, you can sign up for Doonesbury Platinum, giving you full access to our top supporting cast members... and, of course, our hilarious trademark punchlines! Zonker: I mean, who do you think I am - Octomom? Mike: Call now and we'll throw in extra subtext - free!
Don’t laugh folks, Murdoch is already doing this…
Murdoch: I’ll Charge for News Sites Within Year http://www.newser.com/story/58310/murdoch-ill-charge-for-news-sites-within-year.html