Dilbert cartoon first published on Saturday 22nd December 1990

Dilbert//616, first published 36 years ago on Saturday 22nd December 1990

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dilbert campaign censor opera forms art

Official transcript

Dilbert asks Dogbert, ". . . What if you succeed in your campaign to censor opera?"

Dilbert continues, "Before you know it, somebody will try to censor other forms of art."

The text balloons above Dilbert's and Dogbert's heads are blank.

originally published on dilbert.com

Open source transcript

... WHAT IF YOU SUCCEED IN YOUR CAMPAIGN TO CENSOR OPERA?

BEFORE YOU KNOW IT, SOMEBODY WILL TRY TO CENSOR OTHER FORMS OF ART.

collated from github.com/jvarn/dilbert-archive

AI Analysis

Comic Strip Title: "Censorship Conundrum"

Summary:

The comic strip, originally published in 1990, features Dilbert, a bespectacled character with a distinctive hairstyle, sitting at his desk. He is engaged in a conversation with a colleague, who asks him if he has succeeded in his campaign to censor opera. Dilbert responds that he will try to censor other forms of art before he knows it. The colleague is surprised by Dilbert's response, and the conversation takes an unexpected turn.

Key Elements:

• Dilbert's Campaign: The comic strip highlights Dilbert's campaign to censor opera, which is a form of art that is often associated with classical music.
• Censorship of Other Forms of Art: Dilbert's response suggests that he may be considering censoring other forms of art, such as music, literature, or visual arts.
• Surprise and Unpredictability: The colleague's surprise at Dilbert's response adds an element of unpredictability to the conversation, making it more engaging and humorous.

Overall:

The comic strip uses humor to comment on the issue of censorship and its potential impact on different forms of art. It highlights the importance of considering the consequences of censorship and the need for open and respectful dialogue about artistic expression.

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