Doonesbury by Garry Trudeau for January 23, 2013

DT 3.14159 – See yesterday for definition of “wealthy.”

So now we know. No more speculation whether Toggle knew. Now, what we want to see the reveal of how Mike took it .Also, would be fun to see the reaction from the ditsy Mothers.

Stepmom Kim will be fine with it. Biomom JJ will freak out at the idea of being a grandmother.

Just musing on previous comments about Alex’s looks, and Drew’s, and so forth….It’s ironic, isn’t it, that Alex – who still sports a random, untamed hairstyle to go with her complex, zany persona – has won the heart of a simple, and simply good, man. Complete, uncomplicated devotion! And in her own way, she gives every bit as good as she gets. Drew’s “perfect” looks get her a lot of the sort of attention that makes her want to run away. It will be fun to see how long it takes Alex to realize she’s a grownup now, and that it would be okay for her to look like one. Or maybe she’ll always see herself as belonging outside the “norm.” At any rate, she has a great family all around, and the twins will have a rich upbringing, regardless of income.

’Night, all.

Leo might have been more diplomatic by saying, “We drew two aces!” But then again, maybe he’s never played poker.

“Drawing “a deuce” isn’t a bad thing ….”

Trudeau’s maybe staying on script by deliberately drawing him naive. Alex, who’s probably unaware of the Browning’s nickname, seems to have found Leo’s naïveté attractive in earlier strips.

Do they live in Massachusetts, though?

Mike Doonesbury is not going to react well to being a grandfather. He may want Kim to finally have a child, just to prove to him that he’s still “got it”.

You should be so lucky! Alotta sexy grannies around nowadays!

Holy moly — I missed reading the comics for ONE DAY, and Alex is PREGNANT? with TWINS?!?

The news was pretty sudden about the pregnancy. We had moved on with other stories and then came back to Alex. She must be 4-5 months along or so. They can’t wave at you at the 6 week ultrasound.

@Linguist “I think you have hit on GT’s idea of juxtaposing Alex against both Drew and Leo. Very astute !”

Thanks. They are certainly an interesting trio.

@Paula " As odd as it may sound, unusually attractive people often have trouble dating because most of the would-be suitors coming at them in 3D are attracted to them only for their looks – and the completely unrealistic fantasies they attach to them. I’m not surprised Drew has dealt with so much unwanted attention by mostly remaining single."*Yes, indeed! Drew is so much more than the sum of her “parts” – hair, face, figure. Like Leo, she has the quality of simplicity; she’s sweet, kind, and focused on her goal. No drama aside from escaping those stalkers.I think I was in high school when I first read about the loneliness of some super-pretty girls, due to the boys’ assumption that they must already be taken because they’re so pretty. That in itself isn’t a problem for Drew because she isn’t interested in dating right now. And I don’t get any sense from her that she’s a lesbian. She’s just busy!

Trudeau is a father of twins.

I find it interesting that the traditionally anti-abortion ideopaths are the ones calling for the twins’ abortion. I guess they do make exceptions, in the case of their targets.

You’ve done a lot of research on this. :)

It’s not just good-looking women who suffer. Tragically, I have have struggled my whole life under the burden of being a stunningly handsome man. Luckily, I remain humble.

Well, it sounds as if Hillary has put BENGHAZI-GATE in the ground for good, so I guess we won’t be hearing from our resident troll any further. From what I could hear, the republicans were just trying to dirty her up for the 2016 election and, as usual, FAILED.

My 4 yr old great grandsons are coming in February! Batten down the hatches! Darling and exhausting age.

Why would they do that? Most of them aren’t republicans, who fight abortion, but get them when they want them.

“In 20 years I don’t think I ever met someone who didn’t know who Ma Deuce was. Also in the poker games I played, a deuce was a pair.”……………………………………………………………………………..

I can sympathize. My experiences have been limited also.

I thought Alex was looking a little more… buxom… lately!

“My Bother’s twins were delivered normally in MA. No one ever mentioned C-Section.”……………………………………………………………………

Perhaps Dr. Tu wasn’t in practice there at that particular time.

Thje Trudeau’s lost their first baby.They live on their own privet island.

Nice mix, Leo.

Perhaps they fear thee, Dr. Tu.The reason why I have no clue;But this alone I think is true,Perhaps they fear thee, Dr. Tu.

—Apologies to Tom Brown

“Whyever in hell should they fear me?”

“The reason why I have no clue.”

I can only speculate feebly: Chivalry? Borne of falsely thinking to protect female patients?

OTOH, maybe my speculation isn’t the best way to approach this. So scratch it.

Rand Paul said today, "If I were President, you (Hillary Clinton) would have been dismissed.Someone explain to me, what planet is he on, that he even dreams, that he could be elected President.

She could always move to Britian and let the NHS handle things.

“I’ve spent most of my adult life protecting “female patients.” Male ones, too. ¶ Much of it … protection from the consequences of their own self-destructive tendencies, willful ignorance, stupidity, and plain bloody-mindedness.”

Bad patients! Bad! Bad! Off to the cemetery with you! And defund any “gub’ment” (Ronnie RayGun) officials who would dare to rein the sainted doctors in.

Maybe they fear falling victim to your malpractice; based on what I hear here, I wouldn’t trust you as a caregiver.

Thank God your ilk will be fossils in another generation. You’re just plain nasty, name-caller.

Aren’t you a shining ray of sunshine!

Well, we know Leo is NOT shooting blanks!!

Here’s a challenge for Doonesbury “comments” readers:

Anybody here — commenters or lurkers — who would trust their physical bodies to Dr. Tucci, please post: Would you or would you not trust your body to the tender mercies of Dr. Tucci in any matter whatsoever? Eye care? ENT? Skin care? Urology? Gynecology? Pulmonology (respiratory)? Anything at all?

I’m willing to wager: NOBODY, Dr. Tu!

Dr. Tu hath apotheosed himself!

Suppose those leftie-luzer “Liberal” lunkhead perps’ll ever grant you your license back?

Tucci ? is that ignorant luzer, still spouting off?Please go away.

Oh, I’m a lib, and I’m a lefty. So bottom’s up to hope that the 2014 midterm will be a “wave election” — sweeping all the gerrymandering teapartiers outta the House and outta the Senate. So’s Bronco Bama can have an undisputed majority in the House and a filibuster-proof majority in the Senate. I know I’m a dreamer. But it’s fun to dream. Once in awhile.

“Suppose those leftie-luzer “Liberal” lunkhead perps’ll ever grant you your license back?”

Again and ever and always proving . . . . …………………………………………………………………………

Guess your reply means they won’t. Aw.

good for them.

“And do the capons still flee ….”

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Still can’t quite yet choke out and cough up an answer? S’okay. You got time . . . . Waiting for Godot . . . .

“Nah.”

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An answer at last? So you don’t expect that license back after all? They say acceptance is good for the soul.

Him again. Hey, Tucci, you need yor meds again. Nurse Ratchet will be right in. You’re butt chuggin’ again. You know that’s dangerous, don’t you? After all you’re a doctor. Wow, being a troll can be fun, as long as you don’t let it go to your head. I have always enjoyed stirring a pot just to get talk going. But, Buddyro, you are using two spoons in this pot.

Do you really have an M.D. degree? Or are you an impostor? Maybe, if you don’t, then the medical license question is moot. Hmm.

I know scores and scores of MDs, both practicing and retired, and lots of PhD med school profs. And not as many as a single one of them talks like you do. This makes me wonder. Have you ever even graduated from a med legit school?

I mean, I’ve read about some famous cases of MD impostors . . . . but you tend toward preposterosity.

“Heck, we all talk the way ….”

…………………………………………………………………….Who’s the “we” here? PMA (potty mouth anonymous)?

@Tucci We all most certainly DO NOT talk the way you do on this forum!!!

Agreed; of course PMA doesn’t.

@Tucci You talk the same way the preschoolers I know talk, except that your words have more syllables.

Tucci, your self-image must be hideous.

“Yada yada yada.” —J.Seinfeld

No cred, nuff sed.