Doonesbury character modeled after
Hunter S. Thompson, gonzo journalist for
Rolling Stone. Uncle to
Zonker. Usually involved in several scams at once. Often
stoned.
Duke's jobs have included U.S. ambassador to China and "medicinal" consultant for the Washington Redskins. Was taken hostage in Iran in 1979, called "The Bald Spy" by his captors. Nowadays has a illegitimate son in tow, a real chip off the old block.