Dilbert cartoon first published on Sunday 1st July 1990

Dilbert//442, first published 36 years ago on Sunday 1st July 1990

Tags

dilbert dogbert invitation bother courtesy hosts blitter

Official transcript

Dilbert and Dogbert stand in the hallway of a couple's house. The man says, "We're so glad you guys could stop by."

Dilbert replies, "Thanks for inviting us."

Dogbert thinks, "We hardly know them."

The woman says, "I'd offer you some coffee, but that would be a bother."

Dilbert says, "Uh . . . None for me. Thanks."

The woman says, "I noticed you didn't bring any food as a courtesy to your hosts. I guess we'll eat when you leave."

The man says, "We usually watch television now, but I'll try not to appear bitter about your visit."

The man and woman sit in chairs while Dilbert and Dogbert sit on the floor. The man asks, "Why haven't we done this sooner?"

Dogbert replies, "We thought you were scum."

originally published on dilbert.com

Open source transcript

WE'RE SO GLAD YOU GUYS COULD STOP BY.

THANKS FOR INVITING US WE HARDLY KNOW THEM I'D OFFER YOU SOME COFFEE, BUT THAT WOULD BE A BOTHER.

UH... NONE FOR ME. THANKS.

I NOTICED YOU DIDN'T BRING ANY FOOD AS A COURTESY TO YOUR HOSTS.

I GUESS WE'LL EAT WHEN YOU WE USUALLY WATCH TELEVISION NOW, BUT I'LL TRY NOT TO APPEAR BITTER ABOUT YOUR VISIT.

WHY HAVEN'T WE DONE THIS SOONER?

WE THOUGHT YOU WERE SCUM.

collated from github.com/jvarn/dilbert-archive

AI Analysis

Comic Strip Title: "The Unwelcome Guest"

Summary:

The comic strip revolves around a man who is invited to a dinner party by his colleagues. However, he arrives unannounced and uninvited, much to the surprise of the hosts.

Key Scenes:

• The man arrives at the dinner party and is greeted by the hosts, who are shocked to see him.
• The hosts politely try to get rid of him, but he refuses to leave.
• The man becomes increasingly aggressive and demanding, eventually storming out of the house.

Themes:

• The comic strip explores the theme of unwanted guests and the difficulties of dealing with them.
• It also touches on the idea of boundaries and personal space, highlighting the importance of respecting others' wishes and boundaries.

Humor:

• The comic strip uses humor to highlight the absurdity of the situation and the man's outrageous behavior.
• The use of exaggerated expressions and reactions adds to the comedic effect.

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