Doonesbury by Garry Trudeau for August 20, 2016
August 19, 2016
August 21, 2016
Transcript:
Joanie: At the risk of sounding post-feminist, Rick, it's just not working with both of us pursuing careers. Jeff is being cheated! Maybe it's different with other people, but it's finally beginning to get to me. Something has got to give here! I want to propose something. You probably won't go for it, but I think... Rick: Hey, don't worry about me, babe. You do what you have to do. Joanie: I think you should quit your job. Rick: You can always go back to work after... say what?
BE THIS GUY over 7 years ago
“Because I love our son so much I’m volunteering you to put your career on hold.”
Liverlips McCracken Premium Member over 7 years ago
Now Rick, you know what happens when we A-S-S-U-M-E.
SeanT over 7 years ago
Wait, no! I’ve seen how Jeff turns out. Don’t do it!
Kip W over 7 years ago
Kids. I don’t know what’s wrong with these kids today.
tulpoeid_ over 7 years ago
Interesting how almost all of the comments are about neither parent volunteering to give up his/her job. I thought the original moral was to stop taking it for granted that it’s she who is obliged to give up. The 21st century. Exhibit A, ladies and gentlemen of the jury. Oh, and, the Illegal Seagull: Exhibit B.
BillJ-MN over 7 years ago
Rick was so startled that the book flew from his hands to the bench at the foot of the bed.
Kip W over 7 years ago
My job brought in less than my wife’s, and I am able to work at home. It was a no-brainer. Sure, it was a little boring, but that was before I made my new best friend here, “Bits of Trash Boy”! Say Hi to the folks, BOTB!..Oh, stop! You’re such a scamp, BOTB!