Dilbert cartoon first published on Sunday 4th June 1989

Dilbert//50, first published 37 years ago on Sunday 4th June 1989

Tags

clean date work

Official transcript

Dogbert sits on a pillow by the fireplace. Dilbert says, "I'll be back late. I have a date with Sharon to grout her bathtub."

Dogbert asks, "You call that a date?"

Dogbert says, "Last week you cleaned her rain gutters and painted her house . . . The week before, you installed her sprinkler system and rebuilt her car's engine."

Dogbert asks, "Don't you think she might be using you?"

Dilbert replies, "Well . . . At least I get lunch out of the deal."

Dogbert asks, "She actually prepares food for you?"

Dilbert carries a bag and a tool box. He replies, "No, bag lunch. I get to eat it during break."

originally published on dilbert.com

Open source transcript

I'LL BE BACK LATE.

I HAVE A DATE WITH SHARON TO GROUT HER BATHTUB.

YOU CALL THAT A DATE?

LAST WEEK YOU CLEANED HER RAIN GUTTERS AND PAINTED HER HOUSE...

ThE wEEK bEroKE, YOU INSTALLED HER SPRINKLER SYSTEM AND REBUILT HER CAR'S ENGINE.

DON'T YOU THINK SHE MIGHT BE USING YOU ?

WELL... AT LEAST I GET LUNCH OUT OF THE DEAL.

SHE ACTUALLY PREPARES FOOD FOR YOU ?

NO, BAG LUNCH.

I GET TO EAT IT DURING BREAK.

collated from github.com/jvarn/dilbert-archive

AI Analysis

Comic Strip Title: "A Date with Sharon"

Summary:

The comic strip revolves around Dilbert, a bespectacled character, who has a date with Sharon. However, things take an unexpected turn when he arrives at her house to find her busy with various household chores. Despite her attempts to dismiss him, Dilbert persists, offering to help with the tasks.

Key Scenes:

• Dilbert arrives at Sharon's house and is greeted by her cat.
• Sharon is busy cleaning her rain gutters and painting her house.
• Dilbert offers to help with the tasks, but Sharon declines.
• Dilbert decides to eat lunch with Sharon instead.
• Sharon prepares food for Dilbert, but he declines, suggesting they eat together during their break.

Humor and Commentary:

The comic strip pokes fun at the idea of a date gone wrong and the challenges of modern relationships. It also highlights the importance of communication and compromise in a relationship. The humor is dry and witty, characteristic of the Dilbert comic strip style. Overall, the comic strip provides a humorous commentary on the complexities of dating and relationships.

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