Doonesbury by Garry Trudeau for July 25, 2014
Transcript:
Honey: (And he brings the best wishes of the American people.) Duke: YOu know, when I first arrived here, I was given Mao's little red book. Honey: (I think he's about to make a joke.) Duke: When I asked why it was so popular, I was told, "Better read than dead." Honey: (The joke has been made, and he will be expecting you to laugh at it. Go wild.) Crowd: Ha ha ha ha hee hee ho! Duke: But seriously, folks, I'm tickled pinko to be here tonight.
Because of Honey, an international incident has been avoided.