Dilbert cartoon first published on Monday 25th December 1989

Dilbert//254, first published 37 years ago on Monday 25th December 1989

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dilbert free hypnosis lessons friends class

Official transcript

Dilbert walks down the sidewalk and sees a sign on a building that says, "Free Hypnosis Lessons!"

Dilbert thinks, "Hmm . . ."

Dilbert thinks, "There's probably some catch, but it's worth a look."

Dilbert walks away from the building wearing nothing but his boxer shorts and holding his arms out in front of him. Dilbert says, ". . . A wonderful class . . . I must tell my friends."

originally published on dilbert.com

Open source transcript

HMM..

FREE HYPNOSIS LESSONS!

THERE'S PROBABLY SOME CATCH, BUT IT'S WORTH A LOOK.

...A WONDERFUL CLASS...

I MUST TELL MY FRIENDS.

collated from github.com/jvarn/dilbert-archive

AI Analysis

The comic strip features Dilbert, a bespectacled man with a distinctive appearance, standing outside a building with a sign that reads "FREE HYPNOSIS LESSONS!".

The Conversation

• Dilbert approaches a man walking by and says, "Hmmm... there's probably some catch, but it's worth a look."
• The man responds, "A wonderful class. I must tell my friends."

The Punchline

• Dilbert is left wondering, "Free hypnosis lessons!" and walks away, looking puzzled.

The Humor

• The humor in this comic strip comes from the unexpected twist on the typical "free" offer, where Dilbert is initially skeptical but ultimately decides to give it a try.
• The punchline relies on wordplay, with "catch" having a double meaning as both a trap and a desirable aspect of the class.
• The humor is enhanced by Dilbert's deadpan expression and the absurdity of the situation.

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