Doonesbury by Garry Trudeau for October 25, 2013
Transcript:
Medic: Hold still. Have you been experiencing any dizziness? Ray: A little. Doc, I really got to get back to my unit... Medic: How about confusion? Or trouble concentrating? Ray: Sure, everyone has some of that here... Medic: Nausea? Vomiting? Ray: I guess. But, see, doctors are always confusing symptoms with simple personality traits. Medic: Vomiting is a personality trait? Ray: Well, it's a quirk. The guys are always ripping on me about it.
Astolat about 11 years ago
Love Ray’s line in the third panel…
beprepn about 11 years ago
I actually liked SOS!
2578275 about 11 years ago
Yes, beprepn, me too. My dad was in the navy from ‘35-’39 and from ‘41-’45. He said that SOS back then was called bear$h!+. I used to sometimes find egg shell fragments in my scrambled eggs.
asa4ever about 11 years ago
After eating in the mess hall, I always wondered why my Mother didn’t pour the bacon grease over my eggs before giving them to me.
Liam Astle Premium Member about 11 years ago
I have confusion with this comic strip. Often times I can’t tell what is new and what is a repeat.
Marv Walker about 11 years ago
And don’t forget to ask if he’s ever fired a firearm and if so, how many times? (Actually asked that by a medico who got all worked up because I didn’t know how may times and asked me to guess, “Twice? Three times?? Four? THOUSANDS???!!!!” I think that’s why I didn’t get hired.)
kaffekup about 11 years ago
“borderline type in the ICD-10) is a cluster-B personality disorder whose essential features are a pattern of marked impulsivity and instability of affects, interpersonal relationships, and self image. The pattern is present by early adulthood and occurs across a variety of situations and contexts.1 Other symptoms may include intense fears of abandonment and intense anger and irritability, the reason for which others have difficulty understanding. People with BPD often engage in idealization and devaluation of others, alternating between high positive regard and great disappointment. Self-mutilation and suicidal behavior are common.”Wikipedia
Gokie5 about 11 years ago
jump start
pekenpug about 11 years ago
Even cartoonists get a break now and then.
“Parent” is the only 24/7/52/365 job description.