Doonesbury by Garry Trudeau for October 21, 1982
Transcript:
Man: Good news, sir. I think I've found our own white knight: universal petroleum! Phil: Good work, Adams. I like your initiative. How'd you like to become my new president, effective now? Man: Would I? Boy! I most certainly would, sir! I won't let you down! Phil: Fine. I'm going to need a good hatchet namn in the days ahead. With the stakes this high, we're either going to come out of this heroes or go down in flames! Man: Oh...actually, sir, I wonder if I could have my old job back. Phil: Dammit, Adams, I won't tolerate failure of nerve! You're fired!