Dilbert cartoon first published on Tuesday 9th April 1991

Dilbert//724, first published 35 years ago on Tuesday 9th April 1991

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dilbert freak accident bestow powers nuclear plant industrial keep out sign

Official transcript

Dilbert sits at the table wearing a super hero suit that has a hood, cape and letter "D"

on the front. Dilbert says to Dogbert, "I'm tired of waiting for a freak accident to bestow super powers upon me."

Dilbert says as he walks away, "I'm going to the nuclear power plant to wait for an industrial accident."

Dilbert approaches an industrial plant. Three other men in super hero suits stand under a sign that says, "Keep out."

originally published on dilbert.com

Open source transcript

I'M TIRED OF WAITING FOR A FREAK ACCIDENT TO BESTOW SUPER POWERS UPON ME.

I'M GOING TO THE NUCLEAR POWER PLANT TO WAIT FOR AN INDUSTRIAL ACCIDENT.



OUT

collated from github.com/jvarn/dilbert-archive

AI Analysis

Comic Strip Title: "Waiting for a Super Freak Accident"

Summary:

The comic strip, originally published in 1991, features Dilbert, a bespectacled office worker, sitting at his desk with a dog by his side. He expresses his frustration with waiting for a "freak accident" to occur, so he can use his superpowers to save the day.

Panel Breakdown:

• Panel 1: Dilbert sits at his desk, wearing a blue cape with a yellow "D" emblem and a red collar. He says, "I'm tired of waiting for a freak accident to bestow superpowers upon me."
• Panel 2: Dilbert's boss, Dogbert, enters the room, wearing a blue cape with a yellow "D" emblem and a red collar. Dogbert says, "I'm going to the nuclear power plant to wait for an industrial accident."
• Panel 3: Dilbert and Dogbert stand outside the nuclear power plant, wearing superhero costumes. A sign on the wall reads, "Keep out." Two other characters, one wearing a green cape and the other wearing a purple cape, stand nearby.

Key Takeaways:

• The comic strip pokes fun at the idea of waiting for a freak accident to gain superpowers.
• The characters' reactions to the situation are humorous and relatable.
• The comic strip uses satire to comment on the human desire for power and the absurdity of waiting for a freak accident to occur.

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