Dilbert cartoon first published on Monday 8th October 1990

Dilbert//541, first published 36 years ago on Monday 8th October 1990

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dilbert alive dogbert servant ancient dogs banana split

Official transcript

Dilbert, who is naked, picks Dogbert up and says, "I'm alive!! I owe my life to you, Dogbert, for cloning me in the nick of time."

Dogbert says, "According to ancient dog tradition, you must be my servant for life."

Dogbert and Dilbert sit at a counter in a restaurant. Dogbert says, "Don't tell the ancient dogs I settled for a banana split."

originally published on dilbert.com

Open source transcript

I'M ALIVE!! I OWE MY LIFE TO YOU, DOGBERT, FOR CLONING ME IN THE NICK OF TIME.

ACCORDING TO ANCIENT DOG TRADITION, YOU MUST BE MY SERVANT FOR LIFE.

DON'T TELL THE ANCIENT DOGS I SETTLED FOR A BANANA SPLIT.

collated from github.com/jvarn/dilbert-archive

AI Analysis

Comic Strip Title: "Ancient Dog Tradition"

Summary:

The comic strip, originally published in 1990, features Dilbert and Dogbert engaging in a humorous conversation. The conversation revolves around the concept of cloning and the idea that Dilbert owes his life to Dogbert, who has been serving him for years.

Key Points:

• Dilbert expresses gratitude to Dogbert, stating that he owes his life to him.
• Dogbert responds by saying that according to ancient dog tradition, he must be served for life.
• The conversation takes a humorous turn when Dogbert reveals that he has settled for a banana split instead of telling the ancient dogs about the tradition.

Overall:

The comic strip showcases the witty banter and absurd humor characteristic of the 'Dilbert' series. The exchange between Dilbert and Dogbert highlights their unique relationship and the creative ways they navigate their daily lives.

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