Doonesbury by Garry Trudeau for July 28, 2015
July 27, 2015
July 29, 2015
Transcript:
Zonker: You've got the sensitivity of a lug wrench, know that, J.J.? I've just missed my first-ever chance to vote and all you can do is remind me I still don't have a job! Well, I don't have to take this abuse! I'm going to town to see a movie! Mike; Good plan, Z. Have a nice time. Zonker: Thank you, Mike. By the way, can I have my allowance before I go? J.J.: Your what? Zonker: She sure is being a rhymes-with-witch today... Mike: It's just a few bucks, J.J.
Who gives a grown man an allowance? Was this the start of the ‘slacker’ stereotype?