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 is titled "The Headache Cure" and features Dilbert, a character known for his sarcastic wit and humorous observations.

Scene 1: The Question A customer approaches the pharmacist with a question: "Do you have something for a headache?" The pharmacist responds, "I'm pretty sure this will do the trick."

Scene 2: The Solution The pharmacist hands the customer a bottle of "Joe Pelle," which the customer assumes is a headache remedy. However, the pharmacist's expression suggests otherwise.

Scene 3: The Twist The customer asks if the pharmacist meant something else to get rid of a headache. The pharmacist responds with a nonchalant "Nah..." and walks away, leaving the customer confused.

Humor and Satire The comic strip pokes fun at the common experience of seeking medical advice and the sometimes unclear nature of pharmaceutical solutions. The humor lies in the unexpected twist and the pharmacist's deadpan delivery, which adds to the comedic effect. Overall, the comic strip uses satire to comment on the human experience and the quirks of everyday life.

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