Doonesbury by Garry Trudeau for May 30, 2016
May 29, 2016
May 31, 2016
Transcript:
Zonker: Hi! Are you Mr. Hamhock? Hamhock: Be with you in a minute, kid... Good morning, "Lords-R-Us!" Why, yes, Your Ladyship, how's everything in Houston? What? ...no, ma'am, I had no idea you belonged to the same country club! Yes, ma'am, I'm afraid the Countess does outrank you. You'd have to be a Duchess... well, yes, ma'am, we might be able to help. Hold, please. Zonker: Um... if this is private, I can... Hamhock: Maggie! Line two! Lady Joe Bob wants an upgrade!
BE THIS GUY over 8 years ago
It all seems so dignified.
nurbz over 8 years ago
As opposed to just being born into such en"title"ments?
StCleve72 over 8 years ago
Lady Fannie of Omaha on line 3.
nosirrom over 8 years ago
Lord, why is Lady Joe-Bob so upset.I mean Viscount your position in society.
Honorable Mention In The Banjo Toss Premium Member over 8 years ago
This is a clever strip, with the sordidness of title sales reduced to its essence. Too bad Hamhock didn’t become a recurring character. GT could have inserted him into other seedy scenarios over the years.
timbob2313 Premium Member over 8 years ago
Today being Memorial Day please take a moment and give thanks to all those who have died in our wars to keep us free.
Duke of Omnium over 8 years ago
A marchioness would also outrank a countess.