Dilbert cartoon first published on Wednesday 2nd January 1991

Dilbert//627, first published 35 years ago on Wednesday 2nd January 1991

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dilbert book moby dick metaphors imagery whale smell armchair

Official transcript

Dilbert and Dogbert sit at a table. Dilbert asks, "Well? What do you think of my book so far?"

Dogbert looks at the manuscript and says, "It reminds me of 'Moby Dick.'"

Dilbert asks, "Because of my creative metaphors and strong imagery?"

Dogbert responds, "No, it just seems to me that a big whale wouldn't smell too good, either."

originally published on dilbert.com

Open source transcript

WELL? WHAT DO YOU THINK OF MY BOOK SO FAR?

IT REMINDS ME OF "MOBY DICK." BECAUSE OF MY CREATIVE METAPHORS AND STRONG IMAGERY? NO, IT JUST SEEMS TO ME THAT A BIG WHALE WOULDN'T SMELL TOO 600D, EITHER.

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AI Analysis

The comic strip is titled "Moby Dick" and features Dilbert, a character known for his sarcastic wit and disdain for his coworkers.

The Comic Strip

• Dilbert's boss asks if he thinks 50 pages into a book is far.
• Dilbert responds that it reminds him of "Moby Dick," implying that the book is as long and tedious as Herman Melville's classic novel.
• The boss asks why, and Dilbert explains that it's because of his creative metaphors and strong imagery.
• However, the boss points out that a big whale wouldn't smell too good, either.
• Dilbert is taken aback by this observation, and the conversation ends with him looking confused.

Humor and Commentary

The comic strip is humorous because it pokes fun at the idea that some books can be overly long and tedious, and that even the most creative writing can sometimes fall flat. The punchline about the whale is unexpected and adds to the comedic effect. Overall, the comic strip is a lighthearted commentary on the challenges of reading and the quirks of human nature.

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