Big Nate by Lincoln Peirce for September 13, 1992
Transcript:
Mr. Wright: Nate! come on! lets get going! This is going to be fun! Nate: sigh... Special Thrift Edition! DAD'S SHOPPING TIPS! Narrative: Hello again, back to school shoppers! are you frustrated by outrageous prices at your favorite stores? well don't pay through the nose for designer labels! you can outfit your child for back-to-school at a fraction of the cost if you shop for bargains!! Heres young nate wearing a a fabulous polyester striped sweater! it's stylish and its on sale!! and can you believe that we found this beautiful shirt on a rack of merchandise labeled "imperfect"? Who needs expensive brand-name sneakers? Instead, look in the sales bin!! you'll find shoes that are just as good!! and why pay forty dollars for a pair of jeans?? we found these imitation leopard-skin bell bottoms for only $8.99!! Mr. Wright:..... And look over there! sixty percent off! Nate: Why can't he just give me money and wait in the car?
Wait, if nate wears the same outfit every day, why is he buying different clothes?