Dilbert cartoon first published on Friday 29th June 1990

Dilbert//440, first published 36 years ago on Friday 29th June 1990

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dilbert dogbert pursued police fbi national guard obliterator

Official transcript

Dilbert says to Dogbert, "Just great . . . You've destroyed half of the city with my 'Sonic Obliterator' invention . . ."

Dilbert continues, "You're being pursued by the police, FBI and National Guard . . . I TRUSTED you. Is there anything you'd like to say to me?"

Dogbert replies, "Oh, yeah, thank you very much for letting me borrow the Obliterator . . . It's been great . . . Can I use it again tomorrow?"

originally published on dilbert.com

Open source transcript

JUST GREAT...

YOU'VE DESTROYED HALF OF THE CITY WITH MY "SONIC OBLITERATOR" INVENTION..

YOU'RE BEING PURSUED BY THE POLICE, FBI AND NATIONAL GUARD...

I TRUSTED YOU. IS THERE ANYTHING YOU'D LIKE TO SAY TO ?

OH, YEAH, THANK YOU VERY MUCH FOR LETTING ME BORROW THE OBLITERATOR... IT'S BEEN GREAT... CAN I USE IT AGAIN TOMORROW?

collated from github.com/jvarn/dilbert-archive

AI Analysis

Comic Strip Title: "The Sonic Obliterator"

Summary:

The comic strip features Dilbert, a character known for his sarcastic wit and anti-authoritarian views. In this particular strip, Dilbert has invented a device called the "Sonic Obliterator," which he claims can destroy half of the city.

Key Scenes:

• Dilbert proudly presents his invention to the police, FBI, and national guard, who are eager to use it.
• Dilbert asks for their trust and promises to give them anything they want to say to him.
• The police, FBI, and national guard are impressed by the device and ask Dilbert to use it again tomorrow.

Themes:

• The comic strip pokes fun at the idea of government agencies seeking to use advanced technology for destructive purposes.
• It also highlights Dilbert's skepticism and distrust of authority figures.
• The strip uses humor to comment on the dangers of unchecked power and the importance of critical thinking.

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