Dilbert cartoon first published on Saturday 8th July 1989

Dilbert//84, first published 37 years ago on Saturday 8th July 1989

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fashion suit

Official transcript

Dilbert says to a salesclerk in a retail clothing store, "I'm looking for a fine wool suit, in the $700 range. Something fashionable yet timeless."

The clerk hands him a suit and says, "Try this $35 nylon beauty, suitable for swimming or dining out. The bell bottoms are no extra charge."

Dilbert says, "Wow!"

Dilbert walks away carrying the $35 suit. He says, "I guess I was just born to be a fashion pioneer."

originally published on dilbert.com

Open source transcript

I'M LOOKING FOR A FINE WOOL SUIT, IN THE $700 RANGE. SOMETHING FASHIONABLE YET TIMELESS.

TRY THIS $35 NYLON BEAUTY, SUITABLE FOR SWIMMING OR DINING OUT. THE BELL BOTTOMS ARE NO EXTRA CHARGE.

wow!

I GUESS I WAS JUST BORN TO BE A FASHION PIONEER.

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AI Analysis

Comic Strip Title: "Fashion Pioneer"

Summary:

The comic strip features Dilbert, a bespectacled man with a distinctive appearance, in a humorous situation. The story unfolds as follows:

• Dilbert is looking for a fine wool suit in the $700 range, something fashionable yet timeless.
• He tries on a $35 nylon beauty, suitable for swimming or dining out, and is surprised by its affordability.
• The salesperson points out that the bell bottoms are an extra charge.
• Dilbert is thrilled, exclaiming, "Wow!" and proudly declaring himself a "fashion pioneer."

Key Elements:

• Dilbert's unique appearance and personality are showcased throughout the comic strip.
• The humor lies in the unexpected twist of finding a stylish and affordable option, which contrasts with the typical high-end fashion expectations.
• The comic strip pokes fun at the idea of being a "fashion pioneer" and the absurdity of paying extra for bell bottoms.

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