Doonesbury by Garry Trudeau for February 10, 1991
Transcript:
Roland: Puff! Gasp! Voice: Well done, Roland! Only 29 minutes over! Roland Damn!... Announcer on TV: More on the current situation in the Gulf from Roland Hedley... Roland: This is Roland Hedley reporting from the media qualifying track somewhere in the Mideast. Today, this reporter was able to shave another 12 seconds off his time for the 1/2 mile run, bringing him ever closer to the physical fitness requirement for pool reporters...The fact that the press has to honor this repugnant requirement in the first place is, of course, the big story out here, Peter. Until such time as the Pentagon lifts this loathsome sanction, the public's right to know will continue to be a major casualty. Back to you, Peter. Peter: Roland, has there been any progress on your push-ups? Roland: Another horror story there, Peter...