Dilbert cartoon first published on Friday 23rd November 1990

Dilbert//587, first published 36 years ago on Friday 23rd November 1990

Tags

dilbert exploding cigars harmful inconclusive

Official transcript

Dilbert stands at the counter in a joke store. The salesclerk says, "You might be interested in our exploding cigars."

The clerk lights a cigar and says, "I'll fire one up just to show you . . ."

The trick cigar explodes. Dilbert asks, "Aren't they harmful?"

The clerk, who has burns on his face, replies, "Studies are inconclusive."

originally published on dilbert.com

Open source transcript

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FAKE DOo-DeO YOU MIGHT BE INTERESTED IN OUR EXPLODING CIGARS.

I'LL FIRE ONE UP JUST TO SHOW YOU.

AREN'T THEY HARMFUL?

STUDIES ARE INCONCLUSIVE.

collated from github.com/jvarn/dilbert-archive

AI Analysis

The title of this comic strip is "Exploding Cigars."

Panel 1:

• A man approaches a counter with a sign that reads "GAGS!" and a box labeled "FAKE Doo-Doo."
• The cashier asks if he's interested in their exploding cigars.

Panel 2:

• The man agrees to buy one, and the cashier warns him that they're harmful.

Panel 3:

• The man asks if they're inconclusive studies, and the cashier responds with a "KAPOW!" as the cigar explodes in his mouth.

Summary:

This comic strip humorously depicts a man's encounter with exploding cigars, highlighting the absurdity of the situation and the potential harm they could cause. The use of the word "KAPOW!" adds to the comedic effect, emphasizing the unexpected and dramatic nature of the cigar's explosion.

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