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Dilbert cartoon first published on Saturday 6th January 1990

Dilbert//266, first published 36 years ago on Saturday 6th January 1990


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dilbert headache trick doctor pharmacist bottle pharmacy


Official transcript

Dilbert walks into a drug store and asks the pharmacist, "Do you have something for a headache?"

The pharmacist hands Dilbert a bottle and says, "I'm pretty sure this will do the trick."

Dilbert says, "Thanks."

The pharmacist thinks, "I wonder if he meant something to GET RID of a headache. Nah . . ."

originally published on dilbert.com


Open source transcript

DO YOU HAVE SOMETHING FOR A HEADACHE ?

I'M PRETTY SURE THIS WILL DO THE TRICK.

THANKS.

I WONDER IF HE MEANT SOMETHING TO GET RID OF A HEADACHE.

NAH.

collated from github.com/jvarn/dilbert-archive


AI Analysis

The comic strip features Dilbert, a bespectacled man with a distinctive appearance, in a conversation with a pharmacist.

  • Scene 1: Dilbert asks the pharmacist if he has anything for a headache.
  • Scene 2: The pharmacist responds affirmatively and offers a product called "JOE PEEL".
  • Scene 3: Dilbert expresses confusion about the product's purpose, wondering if it's meant to get rid of a headache or not.

Humor and Commentary

The comic strip is humorous, poking fun at the idea that some products may not be effective or may have unclear instructions. The conversation between Dilbert and the pharmacist highlights the importance of clear communication and understanding in healthcare.

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