Doonesbury by Garry Trudeau for February 20, 2015
Transcript:
Zonker: I'm sorry, Bernie, I just can't do it anymore. The endless training, the weeks on the circuit, the pressure of world-class competition. Why, season's just started and I'm already a basket case! I've been tanning professionally for five years now, Bernie, and frankly, I'm tired. I'm very, very tired. *sigh* Bernie. Why don't you just take a nap? Zonker: It's too late. I'd miss "Gilligan's Island."
BE THIS GUY almost 10 years ago
Life before VHS and DVR.
Argythree almost 10 years ago
Even back then, hardly anyone scheduled life around Gilligan
alviebird almost 10 years ago
I would schedule my life around Mary Ann.
Liverlips McCracken Premium Member almost 10 years ago
Zonker is, dare I say, burnt out.
Coyoty Premium Member almost 10 years ago
Whenever I somehow find the channel on Gilligan’s Island, it’s always the same episode.
BE THIS GUY almost 10 years ago
True, but it doesn’t mean the gang at Walden has one. My family got its first VCR in 1984.
kaffekup almost 10 years ago
Who could forget Ginger?.In any case, I also am getting a little bored with Zonker’s angst while lying around doing nothing. The thrill is indeed gone.