The Boondocks by Aaron McGruder for April 23, 2013
April 22, 2013
April 24, 2013
Transcript:
Granddad: Good day, sir, how can I help you?
Man: Robert! It's me! Your cousin from New Orleans.
Granddad: Can I help you, sir?
Man: Stop acting like you don't know me, Robert!
@Robogrip That was his point. He listed the original date of the strip, noting how quick the response was, when most comic strips usually take longer to address current events. I remember in an interview Aaron McGruder said the main reason for the quick turnaround is because he was always behind schedule and never really had enough strips already made in advance. The Boondocks was probably the first to address 9/11 as well.
@Robogrip That was his point. He listed the original date of the strip, noting how quick the response was, when most comic strips usually take longer to address current events. I remember in an interview Aaron McGruder said the main reason for the quick turnaround is because he was always behind schedule and never really had enough strips already made in advance. The Boondocks was probably the first to address 9/11 as well.