Dilbert cartoon first published on Sunday 21st January 1990

Dilbert//281, first published 36 years ago on Sunday 21st January 1990

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dilbert dogbert organization protection ugly people donation membership drive recognize arm chair

Official transcript

Dilbert hears someone knocking on his door. Dilbert opens the door and a man says, "Hi. I'm from the 'Organization for the Protection of Ugly People.'"

The man continues, "We are dedicated to eliminating the stereotype of ugly people as 'smart' and 'nice.'"

Dilbert says, "Okay, I'll make a donation."

The man says, "Thanks, but this is a membership drive . . ."

Dilbert sits on the hassock and says, "I'm never going to answer the door again."

Dogbert asks, "He didn't recognize you as his god?"

originally published on dilbert.com

Open source transcript

HL. I'M FROM THE "ORGANIZATION FOR THE PROTECTION OF UGLY PEOPLE." WE ARE DEDICATED TO ELIMINATING THE STEREOTYPE OF UGLY PEOPLE AS "SMART" AND "NICE."

THANKS, BUT THIS IS A MEMBERSHIP DRIVE..

OKAY, I'LL MAKE A DONATION.

I'M NEVER GOING TO ANSWER THE DOOR AGAIN.

DIDN'T HE RECOGNIZE YOU AS HIS GOD?

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AI Analysis

Comic Strip Title: "Ugly People Organization"

Summary:

The comic strip revolves around the "Organization for the Protection of Ugly People," an ironic twist on typical charity organizations. The story unfolds as follows:

• A man, representing the organization, knocks on a door and introduces himself.
• The homeowner, initially hesitant, eventually opens the door and is approached by the organization's representative.
• The representative asks for a donation, but the homeowner declines, citing the organization's name as the reason.
• The representative responds by stating that the organization is dedicated to eliminating the stereotype of ugly people as "smart" and "nice."
• The homeowner, still unimpressed, asks if the representative recognizes him as his god, to which the representative replies, "I'm never going to answer the door again."
• The final panel shows the homeowner sitting on a couch, accompanied by a small dog, as the representative sits in a chair, looking dejected.

Key Takeaways:

• The comic strip uses satire to poke fun at the idea of organizations with ironic or contradictory names.
• The story highlights the absurdity of the situation and the humorous exchange between the characters.
• The final panel adds a touch of irony, as the homeowner's question and the representative's response create a sense of unexpectedness and surprise.

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