Dilbert cartoon first published on Sunday 8th October 1989

Dilbert//176, first published 37 years ago on Sunday 8th October 1989

Dilbert cartoon for Sunday 8th October 1989

Dilbert for Saturday 7th October 1989

Dilbert for Monday 9th October 1989

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dilbert dogbert security system pool catapult invention fate

Official transcript

Dilbert taps on the doorstep with a spade. He tells Dogbert, "My new security system is now installed."

Dogbert asks, "How's it work?"

Dilbert explains, "I buried a giant spring under the welcome mat to catapult any undesirables into the Wilsey's pool three blocks from here."

Dilbert continues, "You just tap that little button on the floor there . . ."

The caption says, "Time stands still as Dogbert ponders the gift that fate has given him."

Dogbert stares at the launch button while Dilbert stands on the welcome mat. Dogbert reaches for the button and says, "I'm pretty sure the look on his face will be worth whatever minor guilt I feel over this."

originally published on dilbert.com

Open source transcript

MY NEW SECURITY SYSTEM IS NOW INSTALLED.

HOW'S IT WORK?

I BURIED A GIANT SPRING UNDER THE WELCOME MAT TO CATAPULT ANY UNDESIRABLES INTO THE WILSEY'S POOL THREE BLOCKS FROM HERE.

YOU JUST TAP THAT LITTLE BUTTON ON THE FLOOR THERE.

TIME STANDS STILL AS DOGBERT PONDERS THE GIFT THAT FATE HAS GIVEN HIM.

I'M PRETTY SURE THE LOOK ON HIS FACE WILL BE WORTH WHATEVER MINOR GUILT I FEEL OVER THIS.

collated from github.com/jvarn/dilbert-archive

AI Analysis

Comic Strip Title: "Security System Installation"

Summary:

The comic strip revolves around the installation of a new security system at Dilbert's home. The process is marked by a series of humorous exchanges between Dilbert and the security system installer.

Key Events:

Initial Installation: The installer begins by tapping a button on the floor, which activates the security system.
Fate's Gift: Dilbert comments that the timing of the installation feels like fate's gift, implying that the system's activation is a fortunate coincidence.
Uncertainty: The installer expresses uncertainty about the system's effectiveness, stating that it was designed to detect and prevent undesirables from entering the pool area.
Pool Area Protection: The installer reveals that the system was installed to protect the pool area from unwanted visitors, highlighting the importance of securing this specific space.
Face Value: Dilbert jokingly remarks that the installer's face will be worth whatever minor guilt he feels over the installation, suggesting that the installer's facial expression is a key aspect of the system's functionality.
System Activation: The comic strip concludes with the security system being activated, complete with a dramatic flourish of the installer's shovel.

Humor and Satire:

The comic strip employs humor and satire to poke fun at the idea of installing a high-tech security system in a seemingly ordinary home. The use of exaggerated language and situations adds to the comedic effect, making the strip an entertaining read for fans of the 'Dilbert' series.

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