Dilbert cartoon first published on Monday 13th November 1989

Dilbert//212, first published 37 years ago on Monday 13th November 1989

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dilbert mugged police artist expression frightened

Official transcript

Dilbert stands at a counter talking to a police officer. Dilbert, who has a bump on his head, says, "I was mugged, but I got a good look at him."

The officer says, "I'll get a police artist."

Dilbert and the police artist sit at a table. The artist sketches as Dilbert says, ". . . A big head, and kind of a frightened expression . . ."

Dilbert looks at the drawing and says, "Perfect. Looks just like me. Now let's do the mugger. He was sort of off to the left here."

originally published on dilbert.com

Open source transcript

I WAS MUGGED, BUT I GOT A GOOD LOOK AT HIM.

I'LL GET A POLICE ARTIST.

... A BIG HEAD, AND KIND OF A FRIGHTENED EXPRESSION...

5. Adams PERFECT. LOOKS JUST LIKE ME. NOW LET'S DO THE MUGGER. HE WAS SORT OF OFF TO THE LEFT HERE.

collated from github.com/jvarn/dilbert-archive

AI Analysis

Comic Strip Title: "A Big Head, and Kind of a Frightened Expression..."

Summary:

The comic strip features Dilbert, a bespectacled man with a distinctive appearance, in a humorous scenario. The story unfolds as follows:

• Dilbert is approached by a police officer who mistakes him for an artist.
• The officer requests Dilbert's services to create a mugger's portrait, citing that the mugger resembles him.
• Dilbert is hesitant at first but eventually agrees to the task.
• As he begins to draw, the officer comments on Dilbert's "big head" and "frightened expression."
• Dilbert completes the portrait, which bears a striking resemblance to the officer himself.

Key Elements:

• Dilbert's unique appearance is the central theme of the comic strip.
• The officer's mistake and subsequent request for a mugger's portrait add to the humor.
• The punchline, where the completed portrait resembles the officer, is a clever play on words and visual humor.

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