Dilbert cartoon first published on Tuesday 26th December 1989
Dilbert//255, first published 37 years ago on Tuesday 26th December 1989
Tags
dilbert dogbert tattoo shoulder tasteful timeless kick me
Official transcript
Dilbert says to Dogbert, "I'm thinking of getting a tattoo."
Dilbert continues, "On my shoulder . . . Something tasteful yet timeless. I don't want to regret it later."
Dilbert asks, "Any suggestions?"
Dogbert replies, "How about 'Kick me?'"
originally published on dilbert.com
Open source transcript
I'M THINKING OF GETTING A TATTOO.
ON MY SHOULDER... SOMETHING TASTEFUL YET TIMELESS. I DON'T WANT TO REGRET IT LATER.
ANY SUGGESTIONS ?
HOW ABOUT "KICK "?
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AI Analysis
The comic strip is titled "Tattoo" and features Dilbert, a character known for his sarcastic wit and relatable workplace experiences.
Panel 1: The Idea
- Dilbert is thinking of getting a tattoo.
- He says, "I'm thinking of getting a tattoo."
Panel 2: The Suggestion
- Dogbert, his cynical and manipulative dog, suggests a tattoo.
- Dogbert says, "On my shoulder... something tasteful yet timeless. I don't want to regret it later."
Panel 3: The Reaction
- Dilbert is hesitant and asks for suggestions.
- Dogbert responds with a sarcastic comment, "How about 'Kick Me'?"
Summary
The comic strip pokes fun at the idea of getting a tattoo and the potential consequences of having one. Dogbert's suggestion of a tattoo with the phrase "Kick Me" implies that it would be a humorous and ironic choice, rather than a serious or meaningful one. Overall, the comic strip uses humor to comment on the human desire for self-expression and the potential risks of making permanent decisions.
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