The Elderberries by Corey Pandolph and Phil Frank and Joe Troise for December 17, 2023
Transcript:
Dusty: Ever dream about a different career path, Burt? Burt? Oh sure, who hasn't? Dusty: Ah always wanted to be a famous chef... Burt: I'd love to be a famous cartoonist, myself. Dusty: Really? Burt: Sure! You get to draw funny pictures all day, in your pajamas! What's not to like? Professor: Actually, I've read it can be a very lonely profession, with long hours and little pay. Burt: Don't believe everything you read, Professor. Dusty: Unless it's on the Internet.
I believe the first panel has parodies of Buckles and Zits.