Doonesbury by Garry Trudeau for January 16, 2015
Transcript:
JJ: So you came all the way down here for this Anderson thing? Mike: That's right. JJ: When do you have to leave? Mike: Well, I was hoping to hit the road before seven. JJ: Seven? It's already 5:30. You're not going to get any sleep at all! Mike: Oh, heck, I don't mind. I mean, now that you're talking to me. JJ: Oh, yeah, sorry about that. Since Mom brought you home I just assumed you were a nerd. Mike: Hey, I understand. You can't be too careful.
BE THIS GUY about 10 years ago
Mike, you’re coming off a wee desperate.
Ravenswing about 10 years ago
John Anderson, we hardly knew ye.
Argythree about 10 years ago
This continues to be painful to watch…
Space_cat about 10 years ago
I almost forgot “Nerd” was a bad thing thing back in my day.Now we rule the world.Enjoy your internet and technology and think of who made it all possible.
summerdog86 about 10 years ago
Say what you will, but all the “nerds” I know are rich! And they earned it with smarts and hard work and taking advantage of opportunities.
Thomas Scott Roberts creator about 10 years ago
Ah, there it is in a nutshell. Their relationship began on a deception. Once she learned that Mike IS, in fact, a nerd, it started to deteriorate, So she went running back to the worthless loser who captured her heart the first time.
thirdguy about 10 years ago
Why do some chicks always go for the “bad boys”, even though they know, that those guys are worthless losers?
steverinoCT about 10 years ago
Good instincts, J.J.
Godfreydaniel about 10 years ago
John Anderson was a huge nerd himself, which of course was why his campaign was doomed……..
David Huie Green LoveJoyAndPeace about 10 years ago
“A common mistake. We he-men brush it off.”