Dilbert cartoon first published on Thursday 31st January 1991

Dilbert//656, first published 35 years ago on Thursday 31st January 1991

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dilbert doctor treament unconventional demon gaath tried before

Official transcript

Dilbert sits on an examining table. A man with a stethoscope says, "I'd like to try a treatment which may seem unconventional."

The man waves his arms and shouts, "Oh hear me, Omdahr, Demon of Gaath, heal this man's arm!!"

Dilbert asks, "Has that ever worked?"

The man replies, "Beats me. I've never tried it before."

A demon's hand reaches toward the man's head.

originally published on dilbert.com

Open source transcript

I'D LIKE TO TRY A TREATMENT WHICH MAY SEEM UNCONVENTIONAL.

OH HEAR ME, OMDAHR, DEMON OF GAATH, HEAL THIS MAN'S ARM !!

HAS THAT EVER WORKED?

BEATS ME.

I'VE NEVER TRIED IT BEFORE.

collated from github.com/jvarn/dilbert-archive

AI Analysis

Comic Strip Title: "Demon of Gaath"

Summary:

• The comic strip features Dilbert, a character known for his sarcastic humor and wit.
• In this particular strip, Dilbert is at a doctor's office, complaining about an unconventional treatment.
• The doctor, seemingly oblivious to Dilbert's sarcasm, responds enthusiastically to the treatment, which involves "beating" the arm.
• Dilbert's deadpan reaction is classic, as he notes that he has never tried it before, implying that he is not impressed with the treatment.
• The strip pokes fun at the sometimes absurd nature of medical treatments and the humor that can be found in everyday situations.

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