Doonesbury by Garry Trudeau for January 14, 1979
Transcript:
Duke: Cocktail for my favorite part of the day... Honey: Sir! Well met! Duke: At least it used to be... Honey: Isn't it exciting, sir? In just a matter of days, the Vice Premier will be arriving here in Washington! Duke: Bet ol' Mao is bouncing off the walls of his masoleum, huh? Honey: Actually, sir, the new initiatives are quite in the tradition of Maoist precepts. You see... Duke: Hey! Honey! Who do you think you're talking to, some ignorant little coolie? Fact facts, Honey! Ever since Teng's big comeback, Mao and his little red mind control manual are out the window! Honey: I'm afraid you're quite mistaken, sir. Of all the influences in Chinese life today, the steady hand of the great helsman is still the most strongly felt. Duke: Aaah, give me a break, will ya, Honey? Honey: Sir, I think I'm in a better position than you to... Duke: Dammit, Honey, why can't you just accept it? The big eggroll is down for the count and you know it! Honey: Please, sir... you're spilling on my Teng jacket... Duke: Your... aha!