Dilbert cartoon first published on Monday 8th January 1990

Dilbert//268, first published 36 years ago on Monday 8th January 1990

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dogbert bad mood innocent blame plead forgiveness insult dilbert

Official transcript

Dogbert sits on his pillow thinking, "I've got to get out of this bad mood somehow."

Dogbert thinks, "I'll have to find somebody innocent to blame . . . And make him plead for my forgiveness."

Dilbert says, "Hi, Dogbert."

Dogbert asks, "Is that some kind of an insult?"

originally published on dilbert.com

Open source transcript

I'VE GOT TO GET OUT OF THIS BAD MOOD SOMEHOW.

I'LL HAVE TO FIND SOMEBODY INNOCENT TO BLAME..

AND MAKE HIM PLEAD FOR MY FORGIVENESS.

HI, DOGBERT.

IS THAT SOME KIND OF AN INSULT ?

collated from github.com/jvarn/dilbert-archive

AI Analysis

Comic Strip Title: "Insult Kind of an Insult"

Summary:

The comic strip features Dogbert, a dog with a sarcastic and condescending personality, who is known for his manipulative and cunning nature. In this strip, Dogbert is depicted as being upset and seeking to find someone to blame for his bad mood.

• Dogbert's Inner Monologue: Dogbert's inner monologue reveals his desire to find someone to blame for his bad mood, which is a common theme in his character.
• Searching for a Victim: Dogbert decides to make a list of people he can blame for his bad mood, including his boss, his coworkers, and even himself.
• Blaming Others: Dogbert's list of people he can blame for his bad mood includes his boss, his coworkers, and even himself. He claims that they are all responsible for his bad mood, and that he has been unfairly treated.
• Insulting Others: Dogbert's insults towards others are a hallmark of his character. He uses sarcasm and condescension to belittle and humiliate those around him.
• Conclusion: The comic strip ends with Dogbert's boss, Dilbert, asking if some kind of an insult is what he is looking for. The punchline is a play on words, as Dogbert's insults are often laced with sarcasm and condescension.

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