Dilbert cartoon first published on Sunday 3rd September 1989

Dilbert//141, first published 37 years ago on Sunday 3rd September 1989

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dogbert dilbert magnetism domesticated creatures

Official transcript

The caption says, "To the ancients it was known as the 'Time of Degauss.'"

Dilbert sits in his chair and Dogbert sits on the hassock. The caption says, "Every thousand years, the animal magnetism of domesticated creatures reverses."

Dogbert's ears fly up. The caption says, "The result can be catastrophic . . ."

Silverware flies out of a drawer and the toaster flies off the shelf. The caption says, ". . . Or dogastrophic."

Dogbert runs away from the flying metal objects that are attracted by his magnetism. Dogbert runs through Dilbert's legs. The caption says, "Soon the field stabilizes, and the threat is forgotten."

The silverware pins Dilbert to the wall. Dogbert says, "That reminds me - what's for supper tonight?"

originally published on dilbert.com

Open source transcript

TO THE ANCIENTS IT WAS KNOWN AS THE "TIME OF DEGAUSS." EVERY THOUSAND YEARS, THE ANIMAL MAGNETISM OF DOMESTICATED CREATURES REVERSES.

THE RESULT CAN BE CATASTROPHIC...

OR DOGASTROPHIC.

SOON THE FIELD STABILIZES, AND THE THREAT IS FORGOTTEN.

THAT REMINDS ME - WHAT'S FOR SUPPER TONIGHT?

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AI Analysis

The title of this comic strip is "Time of Degauss" and it was originally published in the September 3rd, 1989 edition of the United Features Syndicate.

Summary

This comic strip is a humorous take on the concept of degaussing, which is the process of demagnetizing an object to remove its magnetic field. The strip features Dilbert, a character known for his sarcastic wit and skepticism, as he tries to understand the concept of degaussing.

Key Panels

• Panel 1: Dilbert is shown sitting at his desk, looking confused and frustrated as he tries to comprehend the concept of degaussing.
• Panel 2: A caption reads, "To the ancients it was known as the 'time of degauss.'" Dilbert looks puzzled, wondering what this has to do with anything.
• Panel 3: A caption reads, "Every thousand years, the animal magnetism of domesticated creatures reverses." Dilbert's eyes widen in surprise as he tries to wrap his head around this concept.
• Panel 4: A caption reads, "The result can be catastrophic..." Dilbert looks terrified, imagining the consequences of degaussing gone wrong.
• Panel 5: A caption reads, "...or dogastrophic." Dilbert's face contorts in disgust as he realizes the pun.
• Panel 6: A caption reads, "Soon the field stabilizes, and the threat is forgotten." Dilbert looks relieved, but still skeptical.
• Panel 7: A caption reads, "That reminds me - what's for supper tonight?" Dilbert's mind is elsewhere, thinking about food rather than degaussing.

Overall

The comic strip is a lighthearted commentary on the absurdity of scientific concepts and the human tendency to overcomplicate things. It pokes fun at the idea that degaussing can have catastrophic consequences, while also highlighting the importance of taking things in stride and not getting too worked up about them.

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