Dilbert cartoon first published on Saturday 11th May 1991

Dilbert//756, first published 35 years ago on Saturday 11th May 1991

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dogbert solve mystery dilbert's garbage man neckties present mysteries fuel wonder times apparently existential

Official transcript

Dogbert sits on a trashcan and says to the garbage man, "Maybe I'll never solve the mystery of why Dilbert's neckties curl up."

The garbage man says, "Sometimes, Dogbert, life presents us with mysteries to fuel our sense of wonder . . . It stimulates us to reach beyond ourselves to something greater."

Dogbert asks, "This isn't one of those times, is it?"

The garbage man says, "Apparently not."

originally published on dilbert.com

Open source transcript

MAYBE I'LL NEVER SOLVE THE MYSTERY OF WHY DILBERT'S NECKTIES CURL UP.

10 SOMETIMES, DOGBERT, LIFE PRESENTS US WITH MYSTERIES TO FUEL OUR SENSE OF WONDER... IT STIMULATES US TO REACH BEYOND OURSELVES TO SOMETHING GREATER.

THIS ISN'T ONE OF THOSE TIMES, IS IT ?

APPARENTLY NOT.

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AI Analysis

Comic Strip Title: "The Mystery of Neckties"

Summary:

The comic strip revolves around Dilbert, a white dog, and Dogbert, a grey dog, who are engaged in a conversation about the purpose of neckties.

• Dilbert expresses his frustration with the mystery surrounding neckties.
• Dogbert responds by suggesting that the purpose of neckties is to fuel their sense of wonder and stimulate them to reach beyond themselves to something greater.
• Dilbert is skeptical and asks if this is not one of those times.
• Dogbert's response is unclear, leaving the reader wondering about the true purpose of neckties.

Key Points:

• The comic strip explores the theme of curiosity and the human desire to understand the unknown.
• It highlights the importance of questioning and seeking answers, even if the truth is unclear or elusive.
• The strip also pokes fun at the absurdity of human behavior and the tendency to overcomplicate simple things.

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