Dilbert cartoon first published on Thursday 30th May 1991

Dilbert//775, first published 35 years ago on Thursday 30th May 1991

Tags

dilbert sony sniffman salesman donny osmond new classic gym bag consumerism

Official transcript

Dilbert stands at the counter in a retail store. The salesclerk says, "This Sony Sniffman makes a nice gift."

The clerk continues, "You can play the smells of your favorite stars!"

The salesperson hands Dilbert the Sniffman and says, "Try it - it's Donny Osmond's gym bag."

Dilbert asks, "Is it 'new Donny' or classic?"

originally published on dilbert.com

Open source transcript

THIS SONY SNIFFMAN MAKES A NICE GIFT.

YOU CAN PLAY THE SMELLS OF YOUR FAVORITE STARS!

TRY IT - IT'S DONNY OSMOND'S GYM BAG.

IS IT "NEW DONNY" OR CLASSIC?

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AI Analysis

Comic Strip Title: "New Donny" or Classic?

Summary:

The comic strip revolves around a gift exchange between two coworkers, Dilbert and his boss. The boss presents Dilbert with a Sony Sniffman, a device that allows users to smell their favorite stars. Dilbert is skeptical and asks if it's "new Donny" or classic, implying that he suspects the device may be a prank or a joke.

Key Points:

• The boss gives Dilbert a Sony Sniffman as a gift.
• Dilbert is unsure if the device is real or a prank.
• He asks if it's "new Donny" or classic, suggesting he thinks it might be a joke.
• The comic strip pokes fun at the idea of a device that allows people to smell their favorite stars.

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