Doonesbury by Garry Trudeau for August 21, 2015
August 20, 2015
August 22, 2015
Transcript:
Alice: Robert didn't tell me you was so nicely put together, Jean. Joanie: He didn't? Alice: Personal appearance is so important, ins't it? It really affects how people treat you. How do you get your look, Jane? Could you give me some tips? Joanie: Uh... well, sure. First, I take a bath. Alice: Me, too. Joanie: Oh, God... I didn't mean it like that. Alice: What about beauty soap? Do you use any special beauty soap?
BE THIS GUY over 9 years ago
I think Joanie is a Dove girl.
cripplious over 9 years ago
Come on scrubbing in the local park isn’t the same as taking daily showers and putting on fresh clothes
Packratjohn Premium Member over 9 years ago
Joanie is trying, really trying, but she is so much out of her league.
Claire Jordan over 9 years ago
Would the US at this time have had cheap shower-rooms at major train stations the way we do in the UK, or not?
barister over 9 years ago
I have seen homeless folks cleaning themselves at fire hydrants in the summer in NYC or in the bathrooms at the airport. I can’t imagine whats that like and I pray I never do.
J doesnt use any particular brand of beauty soap. If she does, you can’t tell by the way GT draws her character.
summerdog86 over 9 years ago
Does anyone “take a bath” anymore? Showers seem to have been the “in” thing, for years and years. Lots of people have even done away with a tub in the bathroom.
David Huie Green LoveJoyAndPeace over 9 years ago
Life is a learning experience.
dre7861 over 9 years ago
Again with the condescension!
Not the Smartest Man On the Planet -- Maybe Close Premium Member over 9 years ago
Hope Alice doesn’t run into any Trump drones.
edonline over 9 years ago
The most interesting thing is, throughout this series of strips, despite her misfortunes, Alice retains such dignity and humanity.
David Huie Green LoveJoyAndPeace over 9 years ago
@lavubua mcginty“I seriously doubt that “homeless people” frequent airports”.Tom Hanks did in THE TERMINAL