Dilbert cartoon first published on Tuesday 20th November 1990

Dilbert//584, first published 36 years ago on Tuesday 20th November 1990

Tags

dilbert's ego dogbert pound pudding faint fable children's story insecurities

Open source transcript

EGO DILBERT'S EGO VS.

HIS INSECURITIES CMON, YOU COWARD!!

YOU MAY BE BIG, BUT I'M GOING TO POUND YOU INTO PUDDING!!

I'M GOING TO FAINT.

I DONT THINK THIS WILL BE A CHILDREN'S FABLE ANYTIME SOON.

collated from github.com/jvarn/dilbert-archive

AI Analysis

Comic Strip Title: "Dilbert's Ego vs. His Insecurities"

Summary:

This comic strip, originally published in 1990, presents a humorous exchange between Dilbert and his ego. The conversation begins with Dilbert's ego taunting him, claiming that he may be big but will soon be pounded into pudding. In response, Dilbert declares that he is going to faint, but his ego retorts that this will only be a children's fable anytime soon. The strip concludes with Dilbert's ego floating away, leaving Dilbert alone.

Key Elements:

• Setting: The comic strip takes place in a typical office setting, with Dilbert and his ego engaging in a conversation.
• Characters:
  • Dilbert: The protagonist of the comic strip, who is being taunted by his ego.
  • Ego: Dilbert's inner self, which is personified as a separate entity.
• Plot:
  • Conflict: The conflict arises when Dilbert's ego taunts him, leading to a humorous exchange.
  • Resolution: The strip concludes with Dilbert's ego floating away, leaving Dilbert alone.
• Themes:
  • Self-doubt: The comic strip touches on the theme of self-doubt, as Dilbert struggles with his own insecurities.
  • Humor: The strip uses humor to address these themes, making it an entertaining and relatable read.

Overall:

This comic strip is a lighthearted and humorous take on the human experience, exploring themes of self-doubt and insecurity in a playful way. The use of Dilbert's ego as a separate entity adds a creative twist to the typical office setting, making for an engaging and entertaining read.

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