Dilbert cartoon first published on Monday 26th February 1990

Dilbert//317, first published 36 years ago on Monday 26th February 1990

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dilbert dogbert uncle phil hang glided tree hang gliding

Official transcript

Dilbert shows Dogbert a photo album and says, "This is Uncle Phil before he died hang gliding."

Dogbert asks, "Did he hit a tree?"

Dilbert replies, "Let's just say he didn't read the hang glider manual very carefully."

Uncle Phil stands on top of a hang glider with a noose around his neck. The other end of the rope is attached to a tree. He thinks, "I wonder if there's another reason it's called hang gliding. Nah . . ."

originally published on dilbert.com

Open source transcript

THIS IS UNCLE PHIL BEFORE HE DIED HANG GLIDING.

DID HE HIT A TREE ?

LET'S JUST SAY HE DIDN'T READ THE HANG GLIDER MANUAL VERY CAREFULLY.

I WONDER IF THERE'S ANOTHER REASON IT'S CALLED HANG GLIDING.

NAH.

collated from github.com/jvarn/dilbert-archive

AI Analysis

Comic Strip Title: "Hang Gliding"

Summary:

The comic strip revolves around the character Uncle Phil, who is about to embark on a hang gliding adventure. The storyline unfolds as follows:

• Uncle Phil is shown sitting at a table with Dogbert, his loyal canine companion.
• Dogbert expresses concern about Uncle Phil's decision to go hang gliding, citing the risks involved.
• Uncle Phil dismisses Dogbert's concerns, stating that he has read the hang glider manual carefully.
• However, Dogbert remains skeptical and wonders if there's another reason behind Uncle Phil's decision to go hang gliding.

Key Elements:

• The comic strip features the main characters, Uncle Phil and Dogbert, in a humorous and relatable scenario.
• The storyline explores the themes of risk-taking, caution, and skepticism.
• The use of visual humor and witty dialogue adds to the comedic effect of the strip.

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