Doonesbury by Garry Trudeau for May 14, 2022

Is this “our” Phred?

Of course, today NIKE, is perfect, although their practices have not changed.

Let’s hear it for the running dog lackeys of the bourgeoisie.

Not exactly the “perfect” honeymoon—eh, Kim??

If anyone ever had any doubts, it’s all about the money.

Aha!

Capitalism to a T in the first panel.

Executives are concerned about to many things to be concerned about any one thing to much.

I haven’t bought a pair of Nike’s or any other Nike product since this arc was first published … Not, I admit, because of Nike’s horrendous labor practices,( although that certainly was a factor ), but because I’ve always thought Nike was an over-priced, over-hyped product marketed to appeal to the gullible, the easily influenced, the status seekers, and to those who could least afford to purchase them.

Do they still sell Keds?

Not all, not at all. There are pockets of citizenship everywhere.

I hope Kim doesn’t wind up in prison, that would put a damper on the honeymoon

I can’t believe no one has commented on the fact that it’s our old friend Phred running the place. I don’t remember this arc from way back when, but if I were to guess I’d say we have some sort of reunion coming up. Or perhaps I’ve remembered it out of order and this is when we first meet Phred? I don’t think so but could be…

Same as it ever was

One of the reasons Nike has to charge egregious prices is because of what they pay the athletes who are spokespersons for the brand. Gotta recoup those multi millions, don’t you know?

This how the GQP feels about anti-abortion protesters.

Oh, Phred! When did you lose your Marxist idealism?

o noooooo

Phred may be an ex-terrorist,but Kim fights dirty.