Dilbert cartoon first published on Monday 27th August 1990

Dilbert//499, first published 36 years ago on Monday 27th August 1990

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dilbert warestore clothes shopping engineer naked hardware salesclerk

Official transcript

Dilbert walks by Herman's Hardware Store and thinks, "Oh no . . . I'm being drawn to that hardware store."

Dilbert's clothes fly off his body and he says, "The force is ripping my clothes off, but I can resist!!!"

Dilbert says to a salesclerk, "I'm only looking for my clothes - I'm not shopping."

The clerk replies, "You're not the first naked engineer to use that story."

originally published on dilbert.com

Open source transcript

HERMAN'S HARDWARE OH NO... I'M BEING DRAWN TO THAT HARDWARE STORE.

THE FORCE IS RIPPING CAN RESIST OFF, BUT L I'M ONLY LOOKING FOR MY CLOTHES- I'M NOT SHOPPING.

YOU'RE NOT THE FIRST NAKED ENGINEER TO USE THAT STORY.

collated from github.com/jvarn/dilbert-archive

AI Analysis

Comic Strip Title: "The Naked Engineer"

Summary:

• The comic strip revolves around an engineer, known for his unconventional approach to work, who is tasked with creating a new clothing line.
• The engineer's unique perspective leads him to design clothes that are not only functional but also humorous.
• The strip showcases the engineer's creative process, from initial concept to final product, highlighting his ability to think outside the box and bring innovative ideas to life.
• The comic strip pokes fun at the stereotype of engineers being awkward and socially inept, instead depicting them as creative and humorous individuals.
• Overall, "The Naked Engineer" is a lighthearted and entertaining comic strip that celebrates the ingenuity and creativity of engineers.

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