Doonesbury by Garry Trudeau for August 16, 2016
August 15, 2016
August 17, 2016
Transcript:
Joanie: Sorry we're late again, Mrs. Wicker. Mrs. Wicker: No skin off my nose. Of course, the other kids have started. Joanie: Started what? Mrs. Wicker: Watching the tube. You got this week's check? Joanie: Uh... yes. You let the children watch much television? Mrs. Wicker: Hell, yes. What'd you expect, violin lessons? C'mon, kid. Joanie: We're looking for someone better than you, you know. Mrs. Wicker: Good luck.
The look on Jeff’s face in the third panel is heartbreaking. Poor kid never had a chance.