Doonesbury by Garry Trudeau for January 17, 1982
Transcript:
Mark: Darn! Heck! Shucks! Zonker: Got that out of your system? Mark: Yes, thank you. Zonker, do you know that swearing may be good for your emotional well-being? Zonker: How's that? Mark: According to some psychologists, profanity releases tension and creates a therapeutic illusion of power. Apparently, it's very good for one's sense of self-esteem. Why don't you give it a try, Zonker? I never hear you use profanity! Zonker: Gee, I don't know Mark... Mark: C'mon, it's only us. What have you got to lose? Zonker: Well, okay, here goes...drat! Mark: Um....not bad. Try something a little stronger now. Zonker: Stronger? There's something stronger? Mark: Well, sure, there's... Zonker: Wait a minute, let me get this down...