Doonesbury by Garry Trudeau for August 26, 2016
Transcript:
Joanie: Where is he? Mrs. Wickstrum: In there watching TV. Joanie; Jeffrey! Mrs. WIckstrum; I'm going to have to charge you for this, you know. Jeff: Hi, mommy! Joanie: What are you doing here, Jeffrey? I thought daddy was watching you! Rick: Well, of course I was home, Sergeant! Sergeant: Ever considered day care, pal?
BE THIS GUY about 8 years ago
Look at the positive side, Rick. Joanie won’t ask you to stay home again.
Argythree about 8 years ago
Look at the real positive side, Rick. In the time period we’re looking at, the cops won’t arrest you for neglect…
Thuja about 8 years ago
Poor Joanie, she can never catch a break.
Tawanda about 8 years ago
He does have a book resting on the table that looks like it’s being used. That’s a good thing right?
Michael Matchinsky about 8 years ago
Kid needs a good spanking.
SeaFox10 about 8 years ago
I think it’s way past time to get your own place, Rick!
drivingfuriously Premium Member about 8 years ago
The first “Pay TV” bill. Now everybody pays for TV and the cable companies and Netflix are getting rich.
vaughnrl2003 Premium Member about 8 years ago
No matter which angle you look at it from, sometimes you just get a lemon.
Kip W about 8 years ago
If this was the start of Pay TV, the movie studios were agitated for fifteen or twenty years ahead of time. .In another sense, England had pay TV in the form of licensing fees since way back.
rowena28 Premium Member about 8 years ago
I don’t get what the neighbour means by charge Joanie. Money for babysitting? The kid knocked on a neighbour’s door & she let him watch TV & ring his mum. There is no way she can charge for that.
Also, I think commenters are being a bit rough on Joanie & Rick. It’s tough in the U.S. for parents as daycare is astronomically expensive. Parents do the best they can but when both have a busy work day, the kid just has to entertain himself.
David Huie Green AmericaIsGreatItHasUs about 8 years ago
Jack’s World said, .“More proof of Clinton head injury:”.Not the brand of aluminum foil you prefer?.
BE THIS GUY about 8 years ago
Jack,Just click on the Editorial Cartoons link on top of the page. There are dozens of cartoons where your comments would be appropriate.There is also a very good chance that GT will do a cartoon with a political theme this upcoming Sunday; perfect opportunity for you to respond with your "data and information.It won’t change my opinion but it might be entertaining.