Dilbert cartoon first published on Thursday 20th July 1989

Dilbert//96, first published 37 years ago on Thursday 20th July 1989

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dilbert dinosaurs mesozioc era thesaurus joke

Official transcript

Dilbert says to Bob the Dinosaur and Dawn the Dinosaur, ". . . So Dawn here is a Nobodysaurus, and Bob, you say you're a Thesaurus?"

Bob replies, "Ha ha! No, the 'Thesaurus' line is just an old dinosaur joke."

Dawn covers her eyes and giggles. Dilbert says, "I'll bet you were a riot in the Mesozoic era."

Dawn says, "Eat him, Bob."

originally published on dilbert.com

Open source transcript

.. SO DAWN HERE IS A NOBODYSAURUS, AND BOB, YOU SAY YOU'RE A THESAURUS ?

MASAURS TON IS JUST AN OLD DINOSAUR JOKE.

HEE HEE!

I'LL BET YOU WERE A RIOT IN THE MESOZOIC ERA.

EAT HIM, BOB.

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AI Analysis

Comic Strip Title: "A Riot in the Mesozoic Era"

Summary:

• The comic strip features Dilbert and his nemesis, Bob, engaging in a humorous exchange.
• The conversation begins with Dilbert asking Bob if he's a thesaurus, to which Bob responds that he's a "nobodysaurs."
• Dilbert then jokes that the "thesaurus" line is just an old dinosaur joke, prompting Bob to retort that he'll bet Dilbert was a riot in the Mesozoic era.
• The exchange concludes with Bob suggesting that Dilbert eat him, which is met with a blank expression from Dilbert.

Key Elements:

• Wordplay: The comic strip relies on wordplay, using puns and clever language to create humor.
• Character Interactions: The interaction between Dilbert and Bob is a key element of the comic strip, showcasing their banter and witty remarks.
• Visual Humor: The comic strip's visual elements, such as the illustrations of Dilbert and Bob, add to the overall humor and comedic effect.

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