Doonesbury by Garry Trudeau for February 06, 1974
February 05, 1974
February 07, 1974
Transcript:
Reporter: Your czarship, there have been several unconfirmed reports lately that you are considering setting up a program of consumer incentives... Simon: The reports are true, Mr. Mears. We have developed several new incentives recently to encourage consumers to cut down on their consumption of energy. For example, I am instructing the nation's gas dealers to give motorists free 8 oz. tumbler for every purchase under $2.00. Reporter: Tumblers, sir? Simon: Yes. These attractive smoke-green glasses are virtually unbreakable and make wonderful gifts...
The strip posted above is identical to the one posted for Feb. 5th (and is dated 2-5 as well), so it’s obviously an error. The strip for Feb. 6th most likely is the one published in “Dare to Be Great, Ms. Caucus”, pg. 30, sandwiched between the strips for Feb. 5th and Feb. 7th.The “action” takes place at a press conference with the “czar”.First reporter: Sire, there are many consumers who feel that your energy priority rating system discriminates against the little guy. Can you speak to that?Czar: Yes. It is said that the mighty eagle knows the highest reaches of the mountaintops and the lowly grasshopper is earthbound and small. But cannot the spirit of the grasshopper soar as high as that of the eagle?Second reporter: Bravo! Good answer!First reporter (thinks) What the hell … ?Second reporter: It’s an allegory, man! An allegory!