Dilbert cartoon first published on Tuesday 12th December 1989

Dilbert//241, first published 37 years ago on Tuesday 12th December 1989

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dogbert prank prototype hot line phone capitalism communism prank call

Official transcript

The caption says, "Dogbert plays a reckless prank with Dilbert's prototype 'hot line' to the Kremlin."

Dogbert sits at a desk and says into the telephone, "Hey Gorby, did you hear this quote . . ."

Dogbert quotes, "Communism is the most painful path between capitalism and capitalism."

Dogbert says, "'Fire one?' Ha ha ha . . . What a kidder you are."

originally published on dilbert.com

Open source transcript

DOGBERT PLAYS A RECKLESS PRANK WITH DILBERT'S PROTOTYPE "HOT LINE" TO THE KREMLIN.

HEU RATHIS QUOTE ...

"COMMUNISM IS THE MOST PAINFUL PATH BETWEEN CAPITALISM AND CAPITALISM. " "FIRE ONE"? HA ... WHAT A KIDDER YOU ARE.

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AI Analysis

Comic Strip Title: "Communism is the most painful path between capitalism and communism"

Summary:

The comic strip features Dogbert, a clever and manipulative character, playing a prank on Dilbert. Dogbert sets up a "hotline" to the Kremlin, where he quotes a famous line from the movie "Red Dawn": "Fire one, ha ha ha... what a kidder you are."

The punchline is that Dogbert's prank is a clever and humorous way to poke fun at communism and the idea of a "hotline" to the Kremlin. The use of the quote from "Red Dawn" adds an extra layer of irony and humor to the joke.

Overall, the comic strip is a lighthearted and humorous take on the idea of communism and the Cold War era. It uses satire and irony to poke fun at the seriousness of the topic, making it an entertaining and engaging read.

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