Dilbert cartoon first published on Monday 14th May 1990
Dilbert//394, first published 36 years ago on Monday 14th May 1990
Tags
dilbert dogbert robert mike wallace unethically affair randomly chosen business
Official transcript
Dilbert sits in his chair reading the newspaper and Dogbert stands on the hassock. Dogbert says, "I've decided to become an ambush reporter, like Mike Wallace."
Dogbert holds a microphone toward a man carrying a briefcase. Dogbert asks, "Is is true you made all of your money unethically and you're having an affair?"
The man covers his face with his hands and cries, "Yes!! Yes!! How did you find me?!"
Dogbert replies, "You were chosen randomly."
originally published on dilbert.com
Open source transcript
I'VE DECIDED TO BECOME AN AMBUSH REPORTER, LIKE MIKE WALLACE.
NEWS IS IT TRUE YOU MADE ALL OF YOUR MONEY UNETHICALLY AND YOU'RE HAVING AN AFFAIR?
YES!! YES!!
HOW DID YOU FIND ME?!
YOU WERE CHOSEN RANDOMLY.
collated from github.com/jvarn/dilbert-archive
AI Analysis
The comic strip is titled "Ambush Reporter" and features Dilbert, a white oval character, as the main protagonist. The strip consists of three panels, each with a different scene and dialogue.
Panel 1: Dilbert is sitting at his desk, reading a newspaper. He says, "I've decided to become an ambush reporter, like Mike Wallace." This panel sets the tone for the rest of the strip, hinting at Dilbert's desire to expose the truth and conduct an ambush interview.
Panel 2: Dilbert approaches a man in a suit, holding a microphone. He asks, "Is it true you made all of your money unethically and you're having an affair?" The man looks surprised and defensive, responding, "Yes!! Yes!! How did you find me?!" This panel shows Dilbert's bold and confrontational approach to journalism.
Panel 3: Dilbert reveals that he was chosen randomly, implying that he stumbled upon the man by chance rather than through any investigative work. The man is shocked and asks, "You were chosen randomly." Dilbert's response is a simple "Yes!!" This panel adds a layer of absurdity to the strip, highlighting the unexpected nature of Dilbert's encounter.
Overall, the comic strip pokes fun at the idea of ambush journalism and the notion that anyone can become a reporter. It also showcases Dilbert's quirky personality and his willingness to take risks in pursuit of a story.
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