@Orcatime-Zonker was working for BD and Boopsie at this time as a live in Nanny. Currently Zonker and his Nephew Zipper have become legal pot growers in CO.
Back in the day when he was on the Pro-Tanning circuit Zonk always competed in and I think won the “George Hamilton Cocoa Butter Tan-Off” or it was something along those lines. Its been a while.
“Doonesbury” fans will remember Zonker retired from a career in competitive tanning in 1981 when he began appearing in public service ads for skin cancer.
Following graduation he swiftly rose to national prominence on the professional tanning circuit. Two-time Grand National Tanning Champion, he also won the Jack Ford Medal for Best Tan at the l980 Gerald R. Ford Pro-Am Summer Biathlon and the bronze medal at the Sonny Bono Indoor Tan Fest. Retiring from competition in l98l, Harris reversed field and appeared in an influential series of public service ads on skin cancer.
In a stunning break with tradition, Zonker has held an actual job from 2005 until 2013. Working at McFriendly’s restaurant, he daily struggled with personal responsibility issues, enabling customers to order profoundly unhealthy amounts of food.
BE THIS GUY over 3 years ago
Small price for glory.
DennisinSeattle over 3 years ago
Get to the dermatologist and get them zapped real quick.
Liverlips McCracken Premium Member over 3 years ago
Sid is always the same; trying to hustle a buck.
Orcatime over 3 years ago
When did Zonk work?
timbob2313 Premium Member over 3 years ago
@Orcatime-Zonker was working for BD and Boopsie at this time as a live in Nanny. Currently Zonker and his Nephew Zipper have become legal pot growers in CO.
Mugens Premium Member over 3 years ago
Back in the day when he was on the Pro-Tanning circuit Zonk always competed in and I think won the “George Hamilton Cocoa Butter Tan-Off” or it was something along those lines. Its been a while.
Richard S Russell Premium Member over 3 years ago
Lots of fans? As in “legions for lesions”?
Lethea over 3 years ago
Zonker appears to be checking his smartphone, which didn’t exist until 10 years after this comic was drawn.
Troglodyte over 3 years ago
Zonker is a tan-gent if I ever saw one.
briangj2 over 3 years ago
https://www.timesunion.com/news/article/Garry-Trudeau-cartoons-on-Winter-Carnival-12510534.php
Following graduation he swiftly rose to national prominence on the professional tanning circuit. Two-time Grand National Tanning Champion, he also won the Jack Ford Medal for Best Tan at the l980 Gerald R. Ford Pro-Am Summer Biathlon and the bronze medal at the Sonny Bono Indoor Tan Fest. Retiring from competition in l98l, Harris reversed field and appeared in an influential series of public service ads on skin cancer.
In a stunning break with tradition, Zonker has held an actual job from 2005 until 2013. Working at McFriendly’s restaurant, he daily struggled with personal responsibility issues, enabling customers to order profoundly unhealthy amounts of food.
https://site.doonesbury.com/doonesbury/strip/cast/1180