Dilbert cartoon first published on Sunday 24th December 1989

Dilbert//253, first published 37 years ago on Sunday 24th December 1989

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dilbert dogbert santa christmas elves slavery christmas morning presents gifts

Open source transcript

SANTA!

MERRY CHRISTMAS, DOGBERT!

I'M GLAD YOU'RE UP..

I'M HAVING A LITTLE TROUBLE WITH YOUR CHRISTMAS LIST.

IN YOUR LETTER YOU SAY YOU WANT TO BE NAMED SUPREME RULER OF EARTH.

IS THAT A PROBLEM?

FRANKLY, MY WORKSHOP IS MORE ORIENTED TOWARD SMALL CONSUMER GOODS CAN I HAVE AN ELF ?

HAS G.I. JOE TAKEN UP BALLET, OR IS THIS SOMETHING I DON'T WANT TO KNOW ABOUT ?

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AI Analysis

Comic Strip Title: "Christmas Chaos"

Summary:

The comic strip, originally published in 1989, revolves around the theme of Christmas and features Dilbert, Dogbert, and Santa Claus.

• Scene 1: Santa Claus visits Dilbert's home, bringing gifts for his family. However, he is unhappy with the list Dilbert provided, which includes items such as "a Supreme Ruler of Earth" and "a problem."
• Scene 2: Dogbert takes advantage of Santa's visit to ask for an elf, which Santa grants. However, Dogbert's true intention is to use the elf to spy on Dilbert and his coworkers.
• Scene 3: Dilbert is unaware of Dogbert's plan and is confused by the elf's presence. He asks Dogbert if he can have an elf, but Dogbert refuses, saying that the elf is "too expensive."
• Scene 4: The elf, who is actually a small, mischievous creature, causes chaos in Dilbert's office, playing pranks on his coworkers and causing trouble.
• Scene 5: Dilbert is frustrated by the elf's antics and tries to get rid of it. However, Dogbert refuses to let him, saying that the elf is "too valuable" to get rid of.

Overall, the comic strip pokes fun at the idea of Christmas and the chaos that can ensue when people's wishes are granted. It also highlights the mischievous nature of Dogbert and his tendency to cause trouble.

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