Dilbert cartoon first published on Monday 21st January 1991

Dilbert//646, first published 35 years ago on Monday 21st January 1991

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dilbert scientist anti-defamation league negative stereotypes concentration media portrayed technical

Official transcript

Dilbert stands in front of the mirror tying his tie and Dogbert sits on the bed watching him. Dilbert says, "I joined the 'Scientist Anti-Defamation League.'"

Dogbert asks, "What's that?"

Dilbert replies, "They fight against the negative stereotypes of technical people that are often portrayed in the media."

Dilbert's tie is wrapped around his body, arms and head. Dilbert says, "You broke my concentration."

originally published on dilbert.com

Open source transcript

I JOINED THE "SCIENTIST ANTI-DEFAMATION LEAGUE." WHAT'S THAT?

THEY FIGHT AGAINST THE NEGATIVE STEREOTYPES OF TECHNICAL PEOPLE THAT ARE OFTEN PORTRAYED IN THE MEDIA.

YOU BROKE MY CONCENTRATION.

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AI Analysis

Comic Strip Title: "Concentration Break"

Summary:

The comic strip follows the character Dilbert, a bespectacled man with a distinctive hairstyle, as he navigates a series of humorous situations. The strip begins with Dilbert joining the "Scientist Anti-Defamation League" and attending a meeting where he is introduced to a mysterious figure known as "The Scientist."

As the meeting progresses, Dilbert becomes increasingly frustrated with the negative stereotypes perpetuated by the media and decides to take action. He breaks his concentration and begins to tie up The Scientist, exclaiming, "You broke my concentration!"

The strip ends with Dilbert standing triumphantly over The Scientist, who is bound and gagged. The final panel features a caption that reads, "You broke my concentration," implying that Dilbert has successfully silenced The Scientist and restored his own focus.

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