Dilbert cartoon first published on Tuesday 18th June 1991

Dilbert//794, first published 35 years ago on Tuesday 18th June 1991

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dogbert dilbert angels dance pin six puzzle ancient religion

Official transcript

Dilbert sits at his desk. Dogbert says, "I've solved an ancient puzzle."

Dogbert continues, "I figured out how many angels can dance on the head of a pin!"

Dogbert walks away thinking, "I don't care what he thinks . . . The answer is six."

originally published on dilbert.com

Open source transcript

I'VE SOLVED AN ANCIENT PUZZLE.

I FIGURED OUT HOW MANY ANGELS CAN DANCE ON THE HEAD OF A PIN!

I DON'T CARE WHAT HE THINKS ...THE ANSWER IS SIX.

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AI Analysis

Comic Strip Title: "Angels on a Pin"

Summary:

The comic strip features a dog pondering how many angels can dance on the head of a pin, a classic example of an impossible philosophical problem. The dog's friend, a man, is sitting at his desk, seemingly oblivious to the dog's inquiry. The dog's response, "I don't care what he thinks... the answer is six," showcases its playful and humorous approach to the question.

Key Elements:

• The dog's question about angels dancing on a pin
• The man's indifference to the question
• The dog's confident answer of "six"
• The comic strip's lighthearted and humorous tone

Overall:

The comic strip uses humor to poke fun at the idea of trying to solve impossible philosophical problems. It highlights the dog's creativity and confidence in its answer, despite the absurdity of the question.

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