Dilbert cartoon first published on Thursday 15th November 1990

Dilbert//579, first published 36 years ago on Thursday 15th November 1990

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dilbert's ego sunglasses personality toupee roy orbison rely employee store update image

Open source transcript

I'M DILBERT'S EGO.

I'D LIKE TO UPDATE MY IMAGE WITH A TOUPEE .

I RECOMMEND THE "ROY ORBISON" MODEL.

IT COMES WITH SUNGLASSES.

NOW I WON'T HAVE TO RELY SO HEAVILY ON MY PERSONALITY.

collated from github.com/jvarn/dilbert-archive

AI Analysis

The title of this comic strip is "Roy Orbison Model Sunglasses."

The comic strip features Dilbert, a character known for his sarcastic wit and cynicism, visiting an optometrist's office. He requests to update his image with a toupee, but the optometrist suggests instead that he wear sunglasses, specifically the "Roy Orbison Model." Dilbert is unimpressed, stating that he doesn't want to rely too heavily on his personality. The optometrist reassures him that the sunglasses will make him look like Roy Orbison, a famous musician known for his distinctive sunglasses. Dilbert is skeptical but ultimately decides to try them on. The comic strip pokes fun at the idea of trying to change one's appearance to fit in or stand out, and the absurdity of relying on material possessions to define one's identity.

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