Adjusted for inflation, that watch would cost $2853 today. While it isn’t a Patek, Rolex or an Omega, it would be something like a Tag Heuer or an Oris—a very respectable watch for a 20 year-old college kid to have and certainly one worth keeping and passing down.
[ - ] Bonanza 1 point 2 monthsMar 28, 2025 07:36:36 ago (+1/-0)
Congrats, you've just been exposed to the entire gimmick of Doonesbury. Left-wing counterculture "humor" which leaves you scratching your head trying to figure out the point and the punchline.
I remember when it was rolled out in the early 70's. All the papers carried and pushed it because because of its leftie messaging, but I never met anyone who ever read it or actually enjoyed it. Even the snobby intellectuals couldn't figure it out.
A comic that was a clear case of astroturfing by left at the time, and pretty much forgotten about today.
Don’t worry. I’m too old to be brainwashed by it. While there are a lot of Leftist sentiments, there are some irreverent jabs at ridiculous Left ideology, as well. I’d say it is 2/3rd Left, 1/3 right.
I have a really shitty and boring PT job, so I am challenging myself to see how long it will take me to read all 54.5 years of them. I figure it will take at least 3.5-4 months.
Doonesbury is left wing garbage. If you're into that style of comics, I'd suggest ditching it for Bloom County. It's not nearly as left wing - still subtly is, just not in your face - and unlike Doonesbury, Bloom County is genuinely funny. There's a whole catalog going back to 1980, and should keep you well entertained on your boring job.
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I remember when it was rolled out in the early 70's. All the papers carried and pushed it because because of its leftie messaging, but I never met anyone who ever read it or actually enjoyed it. Even the snobby intellectuals couldn't figure it out.
A comic that was a clear case of astroturfing by left at the time, and pretty much forgotten about today.
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