Dilbert cartoon first published on Wednesday 7th June 1989

Dilbert//53, first published 37 years ago on Wednesday 7th June 1989

Tags

compliment home design

Official transcript

Dogbert sits at a desk and says, "The designs for my revolutionary new 'home defense system' are now complete."

Dilbert looks at the plans and says, "Well, this is very detailed. But where do you think we can find this many 'flying attack porcupines?'"

Dogbert says, "Just TRY to get a compliment out of that man."

originally published on dilbert.com

Open source transcript

THE DESIGNS FOR MY REVOLUTIONARY NEW "HOME DEFENSE SYSTEM" ARE NOW COMPLETE.

WELL, THIS IS VERY DETAILED. BUT WHERE DO YOU THINK WE CAN FIND THIS MANY I FLYING ATTACK PORCUPINES?" JUST TRY TO GET A COMPLIMENT OUT OF THAT MAN.

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AI Analysis

The comic strip is titled "Flying Attack Porcupines."

Scene Description

• A man, likely a supervisor or manager, is shown standing in front of a desk, holding a piece of paper and speaking to an employee, Dilbert.
• The man asks Dilbert about the design for a "Home Defense System" and expresses disappointment that it only features "flying attack porcupines."
• Dilbert is seated at the desk, looking unimpressed and uninterested in the conversation.

Humor and Commentary

• The comic strip pokes fun at the idea of a "Home Defense System" being designed by a company like Dilbert's, which is known for its absurd and unrealistic products.
• The use of "flying attack porcupines" as a defense mechanism is an obvious joke, implying that the company is not taking the task seriously or is not capable of creating a effective defense system.
• The comic strip also highlights the contrast between the man's enthusiasm and Dilbert's lack of interest, suggesting that the man is unaware of the company's incompetence or is simply not paying attention to the details.

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