Doonesbury by Garry Trudeau for September 19, 2015
Transcript:
Rick: Hey, T-Bird. How's it goin'? T-Bird: Been worse, man. You be lookin' for Alice, right? Rick: Yeah, I was going to help her get her license today. T-Bird: Well, she 'n Elmont just took off for the South African Embassy. Rick: What for? T-Bird: She figured it'd be a pretty good place to find a priest who'd marry 'em. Rev. Sloan: "We shall overcome..." Alice: Pssst! Your grace! Do you do weddings?
BE THIS GUY about 9 years ago
I remember those anti-apartheid protests well; I didn’t take part in them.
albertonencioni about 9 years ago
Nothing to be proud about. As far as the news tell us every day you should consider protesting against USA, the only Country in the world were if you are a kid and you do your homework well but YOU ARE BLACK you are arrested…
Renatus Profuturus Frigeridus Premium Member about 9 years ago
1985 S.A. Embassy : the right place for the wedding of two hobos
Kip W about 9 years ago
“Stupid things,” in this case, includes “being the wrong color.”
Thomas Scott Roberts creator about 9 years ago
I’ve read the strip for years, so I know the characters; but I couldn’t help thinking it might be difficult for newcomers, when some characters are similarly drawn. Rick and Rev. Sloan are just similar enough, even I had to look twice today to realize that Rick hadn’t run right down to the mission to link arms.
Packratjohn Premium Member about 9 years ago
Many years ago, a reporter interviewed some highway patrol cops, and, among other questions, asked, “What is the main reason you stop motorists?”Several answered, “Speeding”.Many replied, “Driving too slowly”.And quite a few responded, “Driving exactly the speed limit”.So, now, 40 years later, do you think they feel the need to justify their actions?
BeniHanna6 Premium Member about 9 years ago
Boy, talk about a dated strip, sheeesh.
Malcolm Hall about 9 years ago
Here in New York, a real crime is being an ex-tennis player. Especially if one of your parents is black.