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Dilbert cartoon first published on Wednesday 14th November 1990

Dilbert//578, first published 36 years ago on Wednesday 14th November 1990


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dogbert dilbert's ego bald broccoli toupee


Official transcript

The caption says, "Dogbert meets Dilbert's ego."

Dogbert asks, "You want a toupee?"

Dilbert's ego replies, "I feel okay about myself except for being bald."

Dogbert says, "I hate to tell you, but with or without hair you still look like broccoli."

The ego replies, "At least I won't be bald broccoli."

originally published on dilbert.com


Open source transcript

DOGBERT MEETS DILBERT'S EGO YOU WANT A TOUPEE ?

I FEEL OKAY ABOUT MYSELF EXCEPT FOR BEING BALD.

I HATE TO TELL YOU, BUT WITH OR WITHOUT HAIR YOU STILL LOOK LIKE BROCCOLL.

AT LEAST I WON'T BE BALD BROCCOLI.

collated from github.com/jvarn/dilbert-archive


AI Analysis

Comic Strip Title: "Dogbert Meets Dilbert's Ego"

Summary:

The comic strip features Dogbert, a cynical and manipulative character, engaging in a conversation with Dilbert, the main protagonist of the comic strip. The conversation revolves around Dogbert's attempt to exploit Dilbert's insecurities and ego.

Key Points:

  • Dogbert asks Dilbert if he wants a toupee, implying that Dilbert is balding.
  • Dilbert responds by expressing his dislike for toupees and his preference for being bald, but with broccoli-like hair.
  • Dogbert continues to play on Dilbert's insecurities, suggesting that he looks like broccoli without hair.
  • The conversation highlights Dogbert's manipulative nature and his ability to exploit others' weaknesses for his own amusement.

Overall:

The comic strip showcases the witty banter and clever wordplay characteristic of the Dilbert series, while also highlighting the themes of self-doubt and insecurity that are common in the comic strip.

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