Doonesbury by Garry Trudeau for July 19, 1992
Transcript:
Mike: Unh... Mr. Butts: You asleep, guy? Mike: Yes! Go away! Mr. Butts: What's the matter, Tommy? Can't get the hang of smoking? Tommy: What am I going to do, Mr. Butts? All the guys will laugh at me! Mr. Butts: Hey, relax, Tommy! Every kid goes through the same thing! Tommy: Really? Mr. Butts: Sure! Ever wonder why teens always smoke in packs? It's because they're incredibly self-conscious! They're all worrying about whether they look ridiculous! But as long as it annoys adults, who cares? Here, give it another go! Tommy: Oh no. Mr. Butts: Oops! You lit the wrong end! Tommy: I can't stand it. Mr. Butts: Hee, hee! What a dork! But, hey, it's all part of growing up!
Rerun of June 11th 1989