Doonesbury by Garry Trudeau for January 23, 1977

Transcript:

Zonker: Isn't it beautiful out, Nemo? I think snow is one of my favorite elements! Plant: You're entitled to your insane opinions, of course. Hey, Zonker, did you watch the inaugural hoedown? Zonker: Sure! Did you? Plant: Yep! Uh-huh! Zonker: So what do you think of our new Prez? Plant: I'm all for him, as long as he doesn't make good on his pledge to make government as nice as the American people. Zonker: Well, I wouldn't worry about it. Remember, he said that in the heat of the campaign. Plant: I mean, the whole reason government exists in the first place is that people are not inherently unselfish and kind! Zonker: Hmmm... interesting point. Plant: Oh, hell. What do I know - I'm a begonia. Zonker: No, no, you may well be right!