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Dilbert cartoon first published on Wednesday 3rd May 1989

Dilbert//18, first published 37 years ago on Wednesday 3rd May 1989


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Official transcript

Dilbert says to Phil, "Gee, if you're the ruler of 'Heck' you must have some kind of awesome name."

Phil replies, "Yeah."

Dilbert asks, "Well, what is it? Something like 'King of Evil' or 'Lord of Darkness?'"

Phil replies, "You can call me Phil, Prince of Insufficient Light."

originally published on dilbert.com


Open source transcript

GEE, IF YOU RE THE RULER OF "HECK" YOU MUST HAVE SOME KIND OF AWESOME NAME.

YEAH.

WELL, WHAT IS IT?

SOMETHING LIKE "KING OF EVIL" OR "LORD OF DARKNESS"?

YOU CAN CALL ME PHIL, PRINCE OF INSUFFICIENT LIGHT.

collated from github.com/jvarn/dilbert-archive


AI Analysis

Comic Strip Title: "The Ruler of 'Heck'"

Summary:

  • The comic strip features Dilbert, a character from the popular comic strip series, in a humorous conversation with a ruler of "Heck".
  • The ruler, who is described as the "King of Evil" or "Lord of Darkness", is seeking a new name and asks Dilbert for suggestions.
  • Dilbert responds with a series of ridiculous names, including "Phil, Prince of Insufficient Light", which the ruler finds amusing.
  • The comic strip pokes fun at the idea of a ruler of "Heck" and the absurdity of its name, while also highlighting the playful and humorous nature of the Dilbert character.

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