Doonesbury by Garry Trudeau for October 02, 2009
October 01, 2009
October 03, 2009
Transcript:
Sam: "Z. reticulata. Since its raucous debut at the 1917 Cincinnati Diploid Expo... z. reticulata has since been tamed by 23 generations of hybridization. Its once swollen umbrels a thing of the past... it now reveals its buds in a blushing, almost demure display. Does not violate community standards in zones 1 through 3." Zonker: So it's safe to plant in blue states! Sam: "Farther south, naturalize with discretion."
luckylouie about 15 years ago
This is the closest Zonker has ever gotten to having sex.
JohnHerbison about 15 years ago
I forgot. What relation is Zipper to Zonker?
Alabama Al about 15 years ago
I believe Zonker is Zipper’s uncle.
This raises an interesting question: just who is Zonker’s brother/sister (Zipper’s father/mother)?
humormehere about 15 years ago
It’s a WEED!
KenyarJad about 15 years ago
It’s a creative marketing hook, that’s for sure. Who knew gardening could be sexy?
ray32648 about 15 years ago
Nick, there’s a current book called “Sex in the Garden” and a couple of years ago I recall “The Secret Life of Plants”, which was also about floral sexual exploits.
Nebulous Premium Member about 15 years ago
Plants hate people because people rip the plants’ genitals off and put them on display
Dmajor about 15 years ago
Tulip jokes? GT’s gone and done an entire week of tullip jokes?
mllamm about 15 years ago
I believe Zonk is Zipper’s honorary uncle. He was the nanny once upon a time…
AKHenderson Premium Member about 15 years ago
If Sammy thinks Zonker’s gardening supplies are racy, she should see her mother’s IMDb page.
Kosher71 about 15 years ago
Reminds me of a flower , being cared for , by a character in this movie .
The missing M. Smokey about 15 years ago
Zonker, don’t deflower those plants.