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Dilbert cartoon first published on Monday 8th April 1991

Dilbert//723, first published 35 years ago on Monday 8th April 1991


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dilbert dogbert hero suit identity secret super powers acquire


Official transcript

Dilbert says to Dogbert, "I made a super hero suit for myself."

Dogbert asks, "Why?"

Dilbert puts the suit on as he says, "You never know when you might accidentally acquire super powers. It happens all the time."

Dilbert, who is now wearing a suit with a cape and a letter "D"

on the front, continues, "This way, my identity can remain a secret."

Dogbert says, "I suddenly see why that's so important."

originally published on dilbert.com


Open source transcript

I MADE A SUPER HERO SUIT FOR MYSELF.

WHY?

YOU NEVER KNOW WHEN YOU MIGHT ACCIDENTALLY ACQUIRE SUPER POWERS.

IT HAPPENS ALL THE TIME.

THIS WAY, MY IDENTITY CAN REMAIN A SECRET.

I SUDDENLY SEE WHY THAT'S SO IMPORTANT.

collated from github.com/jvarn/dilbert-archive


AI Analysis

Comic Strip Title: "The Secret Identity of Dilbert"

Summary:

  • The comic strip features Dilbert, a bespectacled office worker, who claims to have made a superhero suit for himself.
  • He reveals that he never knew when he might accidentally acquire superpowers, and that it happens all the time.
  • Dilbert's identity remains a secret, but he hints that he has a special ability.
  • The strip ends with a cliffhanger, leaving the reader wondering what Dilbert's superpower might be.

Key Elements:

  • Dilbert's humorous and relatable take on the concept of superheroism
  • The strip's lighthearted and playful tone
  • The use of wordplay and clever language to create humor

Overall:

  • The comic strip is a humorous and entertaining take on the superhero genre, with a unique twist and clever writing.

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