Dilbert cartoon first published on Thursday 25th April 1991

Dilbert//740, first published 35 years ago on Thursday 25th April 1991

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discovered field landing strips alien crop circles dilbert armchair television

Open source transcript

THEY HAVE DISCOVERED OUR WHEAT FIELD LANDING STRIPS WE MUST SCARE THEM AWAY.

FIRE!

ZAP!

... AND DON'T GO SNOOPING AROUND STONEHENGE, EITHER.

collated from github.com/jvarn/dilbert-archive

AI Analysis

The comic strip is titled "Alien Invasion" and features Dilbert, a bespectacled office worker, who is initially skeptical of the aliens' intentions. However, after being fired from his job, he becomes more receptive to their offer.

Key Scenes:

• Dilbert is shown in a meeting with his boss, who is explaining the company's new "Wheat Field Landing Strips" project.
• The aliens arrive, and Dilbert is shocked by their presence.
• The aliens offer Dilbert a job, which he initially rejects.
• After being fired from his job, Dilbert becomes more open to the aliens' offer.
• The aliens take Dilbert to their spaceship, where he is given a tour and meets their leader.

Themes:

• The comic strip explores the theme of job security and the consequences of being laid off.
• It also touches on the idea of being open to new opportunities and experiences.
• The aliens' offer represents a chance for Dilbert to start fresh and pursue a new career path.

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