Dilbert cartoon first published on Tuesday 15th May 1990

Dilbert//395, first published 36 years ago on Tuesday 15th May 1990

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dogbert ambush victim fantasized marrying rich guy ditching career yarn sticking briefcase woman

Official transcript

Dogbert walks down the sidewalk holding a microphone. Dogbert thinks, "Dogbert the Ambush Reporter looks for another victim."

Dogbert approaches a woman carrying a briefcase and asks, "Is it true you have often fantasized about marrying a rich guy and ditching your career?"

The woman covers her face with her hands and cries, "Yes!!! Yes!!! And I . . . I . . . Secretly learned to COOK!!"

Dogbert asks, "Is that YARN sticking out of your briefcase?!!"

originally published on dilbert.com

Open source transcript

DOGBERT THE AMBUSH REPORTER LOOKS FOR ANOTHER VICTIM.

IS IT TRUE YOU HAVE OFTEN FANTASIZED ABOUT MARRYING A RICH GUY AND DITCHING YOUR CAREER?

YES!!! YES!!!

AND I... I.. SECRETLY LEARNED TO COOK!!

IS THAT YARN STICKING OUT OF YOUR BRIEFCASE ?!!

al tom

collated from github.com/jvarn/dilbert-archive

AI Analysis

Comic Strip Title: "Dogbert the Ambush Reporter"

Summary:

This comic strip, originally published in 1990, features Dogbert, a white dog with a menacing appearance, as the main character. The strip is divided into three panels, each showcasing Dogbert's unique personality and antics.

Panel 1:

• Dogbert is shown standing in front of a red wall, wearing a suit and tie.
• He is holding a microphone and appears to be ready to conduct an interview.
• A speech bubble above him reads, "DOGBERT THE AMBUSH REPORTER LOOKS FOR ANOTHER VICTIM."

Panel 2:

• A woman is shown standing in front of Dogbert, looking nervous and apprehensive.
• Dogbert asks her, "IS IT TRUE YOU HAVE OFTEN FANTASIZED ABOUT MARRYING A RICH GUY AND DITCHING YOUR CAREER?"
• The woman looks shocked and embarrassed, and Dogbert's expression suggests that he is enjoying her discomfort.

Panel 3:

• The woman is shown again, this time looking even more flustered.
• Dogbert asks her, "YES!!! YES!!! AND I... I... SECRETLY LEARNED TO COOK!! IS THAT YARN STICKING OUT OF YOUR BRIEF-CASE?!!"
• The woman looks horrified, and Dogbert's expression suggests that he has caught her in a lie.

Overall:

The comic strip is a humorous take on the idea of an ambush reporter, with Dogbert using his menacing appearance and clever questioning to catch his victims off guard. The strip pokes fun at the idea of fantasy and deception, and features Dogbert's signature sarcastic tone and wit.

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