Dilbert cartoon first published on Tuesday 23rd April 1991

Dilbert//738, first published 35 years ago on Tuesday 23rd April 1991

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dilbert dogbert messages smart intelligent aliens stomping wheat intelligence

Official transcript

Dogbert says to Dilbert, "What do you think of those strange circles found in British wheat fields?"

Dilbert replies, "Obviously, messages from highly intelligent aliens."

Dogbert asks, "If they're so smart, why do they have to send messages by stomping on wheat?"

Dilbert says, "Maybe they underestimated our intelligence."

Dogbert says, "Or not."

originally published on dilbert.com

Open source transcript

WHAT DO YOU THINK OF THOSE STRANGE CIRCLES FOUND IN BRITISH WHEAT FIELDS?

OBVIOUSLY, MESSAGES FROM HIGHLY INTELLIGENT ALIENS.

IF THEY'RE SO SMART, WHY DO THEY HAVE TO SEND MESSAGES BY STOMPING ON WHEAT?

MAYBE THEY UNDERESTIMATED OUR INTELLIGENCE.

OR NOT.

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AI Analysis

Comic Strip Title: "Alien Messages"

Summary:

The comic strip revolves around Dilbert's curiosity about strange circles found in British wheat fields. He wonders if they are messages from highly intelligent aliens.

• Dilbert's Hypothesis: He proposes that the aliens may be trying to communicate with humans.
• Wheat Stomping: Dilbert suggests that the aliens might be using wheat as a medium to send messages.
• Intelligence Estimation: He notes that the aliens may be underestimating human intelligence if they think humans can't figure out their messages.
• Conclusion: The comic strip pokes fun at the idea of extraterrestrial life and the potential for communication with humans.

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