Dilbert cartoon first published on Thursday 7th June 1990

Dilbert//418, first published 36 years ago on Thursday 7th June 1990

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bob dawn dogberts security neutralize motives accident dinosaurs cult

Official transcript

The caption says, "Bob and Dawn join Dogbert's cult."

Dogbert says to Bob and Dawn the Dinosaurs, "You two are in charge of security."

Dogbert continues, "Your job is to neutralize anybody who questions my motives."

Dawn says, "Actually, we have some questions of our own . . ."

Dawn asks, "Or should we just neutralize ourselves?"

Dogbert replies, "Make it look like an accident."

originally published on dilbert.com

Open source transcript

BOB AND DAWN JOIN DOGBERT'S CULT.

YOU TWO ARE IN CHARGE OF SECURITY.

YOUR JOB IS TO NEUTRALIZE ANYBODY WHO QUESTIONS MY MOTIVES.

ACTUALLY, WE HAVE SOME QUESTIONS OF OUR OWN...

OR SHOULD WE JUST NEUTRALIZE OURSELVES?

MAKE IT LOOK LIKE AN ACCIDENT.

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AI Analysis

Comic Strip Title: "Bob and Dawn Join Dogbert's Cult"

Summary:

This comic strip features Dogbert, a character known for his manipulative and cunning nature, recruiting two individuals, Bob and Dawn, into his cult. The conversation begins with Dogbert asking if they are in charge of security, to which Bob responds that they are tasked with neutralizing anyone who questions Dogbert's motives. Dawn then asks if they should neutralize themselves, prompting Bob to inquire if it would make them look like an accident.

The comic strip humorously highlights Dogbert's attempts to manipulate and control those around him, as well as the absurdity of his cult-like behavior. The exchange between Bob and Dawn showcases their naivety and willingness to follow Dogbert's instructions, despite the obvious contradictions and illogical nature of his requests. Overall, the comic strip provides a satirical commentary on the dangers of blind obedience and the exploitation of power.

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