Dilbert cartoon first published on Sunday 19th November 1989

Dilbert//218, first published 37 years ago on Sunday 19th November 1989

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dilbert dogbert run awful health life truck arm chair

Official transcript

Dilbert jogs through the park wearing a sweat suit and sneakers. Dogbert sits in the chair. He asks, "How was your run?"

Dilbert replies, "Great . . . I feel awful."

Dogbert says, "Pardon a simple dog for asking, but why do you run if it feels awful?"

Dilbert answers, "Well, if I do it every day, I'll live a longer life."

Dogbert says, "So, life will feel awful, but at least it will last a long time."

Dilbert says, "Unless I get hit by a truck . . ."

originally published on dilbert.com

Open source transcript

PUFF PUFF HOW WAS YOUR RUN?

imn GREAT... I FEEL AWFUL.

PARDON A SIMPLE DOG FOR ASKING, BUT WHY DO YOU RUN IF IT FEELS AWFUL?

WELL, IF I DO IT EVERY DAY, I'LL LIVE A LONGER LIFE 50, LIFE WILL FEEL AWFUL, BUT AT LEAST IT WILL LAST A LONG TIME.

UNLESS I GET HIT BY A TRUCK

collated from github.com/jvarn/dilbert-archive

AI Analysis

Comic Strip Title: "The Awful Run"

Summary:

• A man is persuaded by his dog to run, but the experience is unpleasant.
• The dog's motivation for the run is to live a longer life.
• Despite the initial reluctance, the man decides to run daily to achieve this goal.
• However, he realizes that life will feel awful, but at least it will last a long time.
• The man ultimately decides to avoid running and instead get hit by a truck, which is perceived as a more bearable option.

Key Points:

• The comic strip explores the theme of mortality and the human desire to prolong life.
• The dog's motivation for the run is to live a longer life, highlighting the importance of companionship and the desire to spend more time with loved ones.
• The man's decision to avoid running and instead get hit by a truck serves as a commentary on the human tendency to seek out alternative solutions to uncomfortable situations.
• The comic strip uses humor to explore complex themes and ideas, making it a relatable and entertaining read.

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