Doonesbury by Garry Trudeau for December 21, 1976

Transcript:

Honey: "Chairman Hua, acting according to the wishes of the masses, has wiped out the Gang of Four!" Duke: Along with my life savings! A very great man, Hua! Honey: "Everywhere in our motherland, orioles sing and swallows dart." Duke: In the middle of December?! Honey: Figuratively, sir. Duke: Then say so! I have no time for foolishness! Honey: Do you want to go home, sir? Duke: I'm out 1500 bucks, and the damn birds are singing!