Dilbert cartoon first published on Saturday 27th May 1989

Dilbert//42, first published 37 years ago on Saturday 27th May 1989

Tags

coffee economic policy opinion

Official transcript

Dilbert and Dogbert sit at the table. Dilbert reads the newspaper and asks, "What do you think about this new Soviet policy of openness?"

Dogbert replies, "Actually, I'm not even sure that Gorbachev exists."

Dogbert continues, "Guess I'm just kinda 'glasnostic.'"

Dilbert says, "I shouldn't let you drink coffee."

originally published on dilbert.com

Open source transcript

WHAT DO YOU THINK ABOUT THIS NEW SOVIET POLICY OF OPENNESS ?

EWS ACTUALLY, I'M NOT EVEN SURE THAT GORBACHEV EXISTS.

GUESS I'M JUST KINDA "GLASNOSTIC." I SHOULDN'T LET YOU DRINK COFFEE.

VEW

collated from github.com/jvarn/dilbert-archive

AI Analysis

Comic Strip Title: "Gorbachev's Existence"

Summary:

• The comic strip features Dilbert, a character known for his sarcastic and humorous take on workplace politics, discussing the Soviet policy of openness.
• He is skeptical about the existence of Gorbachev, a former Soviet leader, and jokingly suggests that he may be "glasnostic" (a play on the word "glasnost," which means "openness" in Russian).
• The comic strip pokes fun at the idea of Soviet policies and the notion of openness, highlighting the absurdity of the situation.
• The use of wordplay and satire adds to the comedic effect, making it a relatable and entertaining read for fans of the Dilbert comic strip.

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