Doonesbury by Garry Trudeau for August 25, 1976
Transcript:
Doctor: (Ask Mr. Duke to roll up his shirt sleeves!) Honey: The doctor would like you to roll up your sleeves, sir. Duke: Honey, it's my gut that's kicking up king helll, not my damn arms! Honey: Sir, he wants to take your pulse! In traditional Chinese medicine, the study of pulses is a primary diagnostic procedure! Duke: All right, but tell him not to get any ideas about my cuff links! Doctor: (Hmmm...) Duke: Okay, Doc, what have I got? Doctor: (Acute appendicitis.) Honey: Sir, you'll be glad to hear it's not food poisoning. Duke: Lucky thing for you, Honey!