Dilbert cartoon first published on Tuesday 15th August 1989

Dilbert//122, first published 37 years ago on Tuesday 15th August 1989

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national news critics management megaslime corporation repitilian aliens

Official transcript

Dilbert sits in his chair watching a television news report. The newscaster says, "And in national news . . ."

The newscaster continues, "Critics today accused the management of Megaslime Corporation of being hideous reptilian aliens bent on enslaving the earth."

The newscaster continues, "A spokesman for the company denied the charge."

Dilbert says, "Whew!"

originally published on dilbert.com

Open source transcript

AND IN NATIONAL NEWS...

CRITICS TODAY ACCUSED THE MANAGEMENT OF MEGASLIME CORPORATION OF BEING HIDEOUS REPTILIAN ALIENS BENT ON ENSLAVING THE EARTH.

A SPOKESMAN FOR THE COMPANY DENIED THE CHARGE.

WHEW!

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AI Analysis

Comic Strip Title: "A Spokesman for the Company Denied the Charge"

Summary:

• The comic strip features a man watching TV and reading a news article about Megaslime Corporation.
• The article accuses the company of being "hideous reptilian aliens bent on enslaving the earth."
• The man is shocked by the accusation and asks a spokesman for the company if it is true.
• The spokesman denies the charge, saying "whew!" in relief.

Key Elements:

• The comic strip uses humor to poke fun at the idea of a company being accused of such an outlandish claim.
• The use of a news article and a spokesman adds to the comedic effect, implying that the company is trying to spin the story to their advantage.
• The image of the man watching TV and reading the article adds to the satire, suggesting that the public is being fed misinformation or sensationalized news.

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