Doonesbury by Garry Trudeau for January 04, 2014
Transcript:
Plant: Okay, I talked to the elders. It was felt that adding more fertilizer as a growth accelerant might burn our leaves... and that your proposed regimen of extended light exposure could result in stunted vascular growth and a lack of vigor. Zonker: Okay, so go back and tell 'em... Plant: Sorry. The council has spoken. Later
BE THIS GUY about 11 years ago
Maybe, Zonker can become a nanny for Alex and Leo when Mia gets a job she deserves.
David Huie Green LoveJoyAndPeace about 11 years ago
As Mammy Yokum said, “I has spoken.”.Moral of this tale: Do not try to negotiate with plants.
Hunter7 about 11 years ago
Do not anger the council. They just may call in their cousins, the Trifids.
Salinasong about 11 years ago
When they told us to talk to our plants for better growth, they didn’t tell us they would “talk back.” They must be adolescents!
SwimsWithSharks about 11 years ago
GT is coming out as an expert grower!
willhunt4fud about 11 years ago
The point that may be missed here is that Z has lost his plant Mojo. Going back ~30 years, the bud used to listen to him.
HMunster about 11 years ago
Oh, just leaf me alone!
montessoriteacher about 11 years ago
Z and z may have to be patient. Take up macrame or making ceramic pottery.
SaraRundle about 11 years ago
remove the shade leaves – send power to the bud.
corzak about 11 years ago
One time I debated a philodendron for over an hour. Never convinced it of anything.
Jack Straw about 11 years ago
Wait til one strip ends with the plant saying “Feed me,” and the next episode begins with Zonk’s face appearing in the leaves.
rpmurray about 11 years ago
Time for a little GMO.
Eggman61 about 11 years ago
Zonker should know all about the effects of excessive light exposure from his competitive tanning days.
StCleve72 about 11 years ago
You can’t hurry pot, no you just have to wait, because pot don’t come easy, it’s a case of give and take, no you can’t hurry pot, oh, you just have to wait………
RobinGB Premium Member about 11 years ago
Ahh triffids, I thought I was the only person to remember them! Love this story line.
BE THIS GUY about 11 years ago
Thanks for the reminder, RR. For others who might be interested, here is the link.-http://www.gocomics.com/doonesbury/1989/01/04
Typesbad about 11 years ago
Weed with attitude. Could be worth the wait.
Moley about 11 years ago
You are correct Sharks, GT is outing. Very accurate plant knowledge. Legalize It!!!!