Dilbert cartoon first published on Wednesday 11th April 1990

Dilbert//361, first published 36 years ago on Wednesday 11th April 1990

Tags

dinosaurs peter jennings brokaw tom dilbert tennis shoes dinosaur

Official transcript

Dawn the Dinosaur asks Bob the Dinosaur, "What's wrong, Bob?"

Bob replies, "I can't deny my feelings anymore."

Dawn leans out the window and says, "Not the roof again!"

Bob climbs up the gutter on the side of the house and says, "I have to tell people."

Bob stands on the roof and yells, "I can't tell the difference between Tom Brokaw and Peter Jennings!!!"

originally published on dilbert.com

Open source transcript

WHAT'S WRONG, BOB?

I CAN'T DENY MY FEELINGS ANYMORE.

NOT THE ROOF AGAIN!

I HAVE TO TELL PEOPLE I CAN'T TELL THE I CAN'T TELL THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN TOM BROKAW PETER JENNINGS !!!

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AI Analysis

Comic Strip Title: "The Roof is Not the Answer"

Summary:

The comic strip features Bob the dinosaur, who is having a rough day. He starts by telling his friend, "What's wrong, Bob?" to which Bob responds, "I can't deny my feelings anymore." This sets the tone for the rest of the strip, which explores Bob's emotional struggles.

Key Panels:

• Panel 1: Bob confides in his friend about his feelings, setting the stage for the rest of the strip.
• Panel 2: Bob is shown standing on a roof, with a speech bubble saying, "Not the roof again!" This suggests that Bob has a habit of escaping to the roof when he's feeling overwhelmed.
• Panel 3: Bob is shown holding onto the side of the house, with a speech bubble saying, "I have to tell people." This implies that Bob is feeling the need to share his emotions with others.
• Panel 4: The final panel shows Bob standing on the roof, with a speech bubble saying, "I can't tell the difference between Tom Brokaw and Peter Jennings!!!" This line is humorous and unexpected, adding a lighthearted touch to the strip.

Overall:

The comic strip uses humor and satire to explore the challenges of dealing with emotions. By depicting Bob's struggles in a relatable and exaggerated way, the strip pokes fun at the idea that sometimes, we just need to let our feelings out. The use of a dinosaur as the main character adds a touch of whimsy to the strip, making it more engaging and entertaining.

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