Dilbert cartoon first published on Monday 9th October 1989

Dilbert//177, first published 37 years ago on Monday 9th October 1989

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dilbert dogbert flat earth society witness christopher columbus death conspiracy

Official transcript

Dogbert sits at a desk looking at a flattened globe. Dilbert asks, "You joined the 'Flat Earth Society?'"

Dogbert replies, "I believe the earth MUST be flat. There is no good evidence to support the so-called 'round earth theory.'"

Dilbert says, "I think Christopher Columbus would disagree."

Dogbert says, "How convenient that your best witness is long dead."

originally published on dilbert.com

Open source transcript

YOU JOINED THE "FLAT EARTH SOCIETY"?

I BELIEVE THE EARTH MUST BE FLAT. THERE IS NO GOOD EVIDENCE TO SUPPORT THE SO-CALLED "ROUND EARTH THEORY." I THINK CHRISTOPHER COLUMBUS WOULD DISAGREE.

HOW CONVENIENT THAT YOUR BEST WITNESS IS LONG DEAD.

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AI Analysis

Title: "Round Earth Theory"

Summary:

• The comic strip features Dilbert, a character known for his sarcastic and critical views on various topics.
• In this particular strip, Dilbert is engaged in a conversation with a fellow employee who has joined the "Flat Earth Society."
• The employee believes that the Earth must be flat, citing a lack of evidence to support the "so-called 'Round Earth Theory.'"
• Dilbert responds by pointing out the absurdity of the employee's beliefs, using humor and irony to make his point.
• The strip ends with Dilbert's clever comeback, "How convenient that your best witness is long dead," which highlights the flaws in the employee's argument.
• Overall, the comic strip uses satire and humor to poke fun at the idea of a flat Earth and the flaws in the reasoning of those who believe it.

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