Dilbert cartoon first published on Saturday 15th June 1991

Dilbert//791, first published 35 years ago on Saturday 15th June 1991

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dilbert dogbert supreme ruler earth growing mustache grasp figuratively

Official transcript

Dilbert and Dogbert sit outdoors. Dogbert says, "I've been thinking about my goal of becoming the supreme ruler of earth . . ."

Dilbert says, "I know EXACTLY how you feel. I once had a goal of growing a mustache . . . But it was beyond my grasp."

Dilbert continues, "I mean, figuratively beyond my grasp. I could still reach my upper lip, you understand . . . But there was no reason to try."

Dogbert says, "Right, but back to me . . ."

originally published on dilbert.com

Open source transcript

I'VE BEEN THINKING ABOUT MY GOAL OF BECOMING THE SUPREME RULER OF EARTH...

I KNOW EXACTLY HOW YOU FEEL. I ONCE HAD A GOAL OF GROWING A MUSTACHE ... BUT IT WAS BEYOND MY GRASP.

I MEAN, FIGURATIVELY BEYOND MY GRASP. I COULD STILL REACH MY UPPER LIP, YOU UNDERSTAND... BUT THERE WAS NO REASON TO TRY.

RIGHT, BUT BACK TO ME

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AI Analysis

The comic strip in question is titled "Beyond My Grasp." It features Dilbert, a character known for his sarcastic wit and frustration with his job, as he ponders the meaning of life and his place in the universe.

Panel 1: The Goal

• Dilbert is sitting on a rock, lost in thought.
• He says, "I've been thinking about my goal of becoming the supreme ruler of Earth..."
• Dogbert, his trusty sidekick, responds with a sarcastic remark.

Panel 2: The Mustache

• Dilbert continues, "I know exactly how you feel. I once had a goal of growing a mustache... but it was beyond my grasp."
• Dogbert looks unimpressed, and the conversation continues.

Panel 3: The Upper Lip

• Dilbert explains, "I mean, figuratively beyond my grasp. I could still reach my upper lip, you understand... but there was no reason to try."
• Dogbert responds, "Right, but back to me..."

Summary

The comic strip is a humorous commentary on the human desire to achieve greatness, but often being limited by our own capabilities. Dilbert's goal of becoming the supreme ruler of Earth is a classic example of this, and his conversation with Dogbert highlights the absurdity of such ambitions. The strip pokes fun at the idea that we often set our sights too high, only to realize that we're not capable of achieving them. Despite this, the strip remains lighthearted and entertaining, making it a relatable and amusing read for fans of the Dilbert series.

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