Big Nate by Lincoln Peirce for August 23, 1996
Transcript:
The Continuing Adventures Of...DR. CESSPOOL! At the malpractice hearing of Dr. Cesspool... man: Dr. Cesspool, can you point out my client, Mr. Johnson? Dr.: He's right there. man: As the court can see, Mr. Johnson has a leg where his arm should be, and vice versa...thanks to Dr. Cesspool's medical incompetence! Dr.: Now WAIT a minute! I admit I might have had a little mix-up during surgery, but it's not THAT BAD! This could create new opportunities for Mr. Johnson! His life could IMPROVE! For example, he no longer has to bend over to tie his shoes! man: Your honor, permission to seek the death penalty.
This joke is reused in the books, I think.