Doonesbury by Garry Trudeau for April 19, 1998

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Alex: Wow...they must really own the poor guy! I hope they don't tattoo him... Look at Tiger, popster - he must be wearing a dozen different swooshes! Nike's branding is just out of control - you can't get away from it! Mike: Seeing it everywhere is reassuring to me. It's a reminder that excellence still counts, that someone still cares about quality. True, but who would want to, honey? The swoosh is a beloved international icon, connoting speed, power and elegance. Alex: What's going on? Mike: A strip this detailed carries a lot of overhead, honey.