Dilbert cartoon first published on Friday 16th March 1990

Dilbert//335, first published 36 years ago on Friday 16th March 1990

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dogbert cheat death frisbee athlete scrabble allowed august bone boy

Official transcript

The caption says, "Dogbert tries to cheat death."

The Grim Reaper says to Dogbert, ". . . So, if you catch the Frisbee you can live."

Dogbert says, "Wait!"

Dogbert continues, "I've never been much of an athlete . . . Let's play 'Scrabble' for my life instead."

Dogbert and the Grim Reaper sit at a table playing Scrabble. The Grim Reaper asks, "How much time are you allowed for your turn?"

Dogbert replies as he walks away, "I'll see you in August, bone boy."

originally published on dilbert.com

Open source transcript

DOGBERT TRIES TO CHEAT DEATH.

...SO, IF YOU CATCH THE FRISBEE YOU CAN LIVE I'VE NEVER BEEN MUCH OF AN ATHLETE ... LET'S PLAY "SCRABBLE" FOR MY LIFE INSTEAD.

WAIT!

HOW MUCH TIME ARE YOU ALLOWED FOR YOUR TURN?

I'LL SEE YOU IN AUGUST, BONE BOY.

collated from github.com/jvarn/dilbert-archive

AI Analysis

Comic Strip Title: "Dogbert Tries to Cheat Death"

Summary:

• The comic strip features Dogbert, a clever and manipulative character from the "Dilbert" series, attempting to cheat death by playing Scrabble.
• Dogbert convinces Death, a grim reaper, to play Scrabble with him instead of taking his life.
• Death agrees, but only if Dogbert can catch a frisbee while he is alive.
• Dogbert is hesitant at first but eventually agrees to play, with the understanding that if he catches the frisbee, Death will let him live.
• The comic strip ends with Dogbert and Death preparing to play Scrabble, with Dogbert excitedly looking forward to the game.

Key Elements:

• The comic strip showcases Dogbert's cunning nature and ability to think on his feet.
• The use of Scrabble as a means of cheating death adds a humorous touch to the strip.
• The interaction between Dogbert and Death provides a unique and entertaining dynamic.

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