Doonesbury by Garry Trudeau for May 08, 2011
May 07, 2011
May 09, 2011
Transcript:
Man: I don't understand... still now news of a counterrevolution! Duke: What a surprise. Speaking. Who's this? Voice: Mr. Duke, this is Hollis from accounts receivable at Overkill Systems, and how are you today, sir? Duke: You don't care, so get to the point. Voice: Well, sir, we're showing on outstanding balance of $59,179,435 on your account. Duke: That's ridiculous. The last bill was only $50 million. Voice: There's a 2.7% late fee - compounded daily. Duke: Look, as I told your boss, when I get paid, you'll get paid! Voice: Yes, sir. But until them I'm afraid we'll be holding one of your assets. Duke: Really. What asset is that? Voice: We have your son, Earl. Earl: Boy, do you not know Pop. Duke: He's not actually my kid. What else you got?
Rockngolfer,
Check out other DoonesburySunday strips, the first couple panel are throwaways, nice to have but not absolutely necessary. This has been true through all the 40 years the strip has run. Some papers print them, others do not. The cartoonist has to, in effect, provide both a long and short version of each Sunday strip.