Doonesbury by Garry Trudeau for August 05, 2015
Transcript:
Duke: Are the students all lined up for the academic procession, Dean Honey? Honey: As many as we could find, yes, sir. Duke: As many as you could find? Honey: Well, sir, the hurricane last week caused some big swells on the north shore. A lot of the students are surfing. Duke: Surfing? The morning of my inauguration? Dammit, Dean Honey, I will not tolerate this kind of disrespect toward the office of the presidency! I want them expelled! Every last mother's son! Honey: You can't do that, sir. You put their tuition into the five-year bonds.
BE THIS GUY over 9 years ago
This was when interest rates were high and bonds had value.
thirdguy over 9 years ago
This was when North Shore surfing was relatively shark free.
Argythree over 9 years ago
Money has always been the loudest voice in any room…
Pointspread over 9 years ago
5 years is thinking pretty far ahead for Duke.
jbrown292 over 9 years ago
Why would that matter? Since when does being expelled require a refund?
thirdguy over 9 years ago
Thanks bawana, I was just going to say that.
NeedaChuckle Premium Member over 9 years ago
Many colleges rely on dropouts and keep tuition.
Tarredandfeathered over 9 years ago
It would appear that both Duke & Honey have been awarded degrees in Education.Does an Honorary degree come with the Job at Duke’s University?.