Doonesbury by Garry Trudeau for February 20, 2015
Transcript:
Zonker: I'm sorry, Bernie, I just can't do it anymore. The endless training, the weeks on the circuit, the pressure of world-class competition. Why, season's just started and I'm already a basket case! I've been tanning professionally for five years now, Bernie, and frankly, I'm tired. I'm very, very tired. *sigh* Bernie. Why don't you just take a nap? Zonker: It's too late. I'd miss "Gilligan's Island."
BE THIS GUY about 9 years ago
Life before VHS and DVR.
Argythree about 9 years ago
Even back then, hardly anyone scheduled life around Gilligan
alviebird about 9 years ago
I would schedule my life around Mary Ann.
Liverlips McCracken Premium Member about 9 years ago
Zonker is, dare I say, burnt out.
Coyoty Premium Member about 9 years ago
Whenever I somehow find the channel on Gilligan’s Island, it’s always the same episode.
BE THIS GUY about 9 years ago
True, but it doesn’t mean the gang at Walden has one. My family got its first VCR in 1984.
kaffekup about 9 years ago
Who could forget Ginger?.In any case, I also am getting a little bored with Zonker’s angst while lying around doing nothing. The thrill is indeed gone.