Dilbert cartoon first published on Wednesday 27th June 1990

Dilbert//438, first published 36 years ago on Wednesday 27th June 1990

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dogbert dilbert's invention blow empty mail truck sneezing stranger

Official transcript

Dogbert stands outside the post office truck yard holding the Sonic Obliterator. Dogbert says, "On one hand, I know it's wrong to use Dilbert's invention to blow up these empty mail trucks."

Dogbert says, "On the other paw, this is gonna be more fun than sneezing on strangers."

Dogbert continues, "It's a moral dilemma . . . But I like to think that difficult choices like this build character."

Dogbert presses the trigger.

originally published on dilbert.com

Open source transcript

ON ONE HAND, I KNOW IT'S WRONG TO USE DILBERT'S INVENTION TO BLOW UP THESE EMPTY MAIL TRUCKS.

ON THE OTHER PAW, THIS IS GONNA BE MORE FUN THAN SNEEZING ON STRANGERS.

IT'S A MORAL DILEMMA...

BUT I LIKE TO THINK THAT DIFFICULT CHOICES LIKE THIS BUILD CHARACTER.

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AI Analysis

Comic Strip Title: "Mail Truck Mayhem"

Summary:

The comic strip, originally published in 1990, revolves around Dilbert's invention of a machine that can blow up empty mail trucks. The story unfolds in three panels:

• Panel 1: Dilbert is shown standing in front of a mail truck, holding his invention and contemplating its use.
• Panel 2: Dilbert decides to test his machine, but it backfires, causing chaos and destruction.
• Panel 3: Dilbert reflects on the moral dilemma of his actions, realizing that his invention has caused harm to others.

Key Takeaways:

• The comic strip explores the consequences of playing with fire, both literally and figuratively.
• It highlights the importance of considering the potential outcomes of one's actions before taking them.
• The strip also touches on the theme of responsibility and accountability, as Dilbert grapples with the moral implications of his invention.

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