Dilbert cartoon first published on Thursday 6th September 1990

Dilbert//509, first published 36 years ago on Thursday 6th September 1990

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dogbert dilbert spa water chowder bath therapy spirit jackie mason career

Official transcript

Dogbert says to several people wearing only towels, "Thank you all for coming to Dogbert's 'New Age Mineral Water Spa.'"

Dogbert continues, "After your chowder bath therapy, I will be channeling the spirit of Jackie Mason in ballroom 'B.'"

Dilbert says, "He's not dead."

Dogbert replies, "Then I'll talk to his career."

originally published on dilbert.com

Open source transcript

THANK YOU ALL FOR COMING TO DOGBERT'S "NEW AGE MINERAL WATER SPA." AFTER YOUR CHOWDER BATH THERAPY, I WILL BE CHANNELING THE SPIRIT OF JACKIE MASON IN BALLROOM "B"" HE'S NOT DEAD.

THEN I'LL TALK TO HIS CAREER.

collated from github.com/jvarn/dilbert-archive

AI Analysis

Title: "A New Age of Wellness"

This comic strip, originally published in 1990, humorously explores the theme of alternative medicine and the quest for wellness. The strip features Dilbert, a white dog, and Dogbert, a white cat, as they navigate the world of New Age therapies.

The Scene:

• Dilbert and Dogbert are standing at a podium, addressing a crowd of people.
• Dogbert is holding a microphone and speaking to the audience.
• The crowd is comprised of individuals dressed in various attire, including a woman in a yellow dress, a man in a blue towel, and another man with a mohawk.

The Conversation:

• Dogbert: "Thank you all for coming to Dogbert's 'New Age Mineral Water Spa.'"
• A woman in the crowd: "After your chowder bath therapy, I will be channeling the spirit of Jackie Mason in Ballroom 'B.'"
• Dogbert: "He's not dead."
• A man in the crowd: "Then I'll talk to his career."

The Humor:

• The comic strip pokes fun at the idea of alternative medicine and the notion that one can channel the spirit of a famous person.
• The humor is further amplified by the absurdity of the situation, with Dogbert attempting to channel the spirit of Jackie Mason, a comedian known for his sharp wit and sarcasm.

The Message:

• The comic strip satirically critiques the trend of seeking spiritual enlightenment through unconventional means.
• It suggests that some individuals may be more interested in seeking fame or fortune than actual wellness.

Overall, this comic strip uses humor to comment on the absurdities of modern society and the human desire for self-improvement.

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