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Dilbert cartoon first published on Tuesday 26th December 1989

Dilbert//255, first published 37 years ago on Tuesday 26th December 1989


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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 "?

collated from github.com/jvarn/dilbert-archive


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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