Dilbert cartoon first published on Saturday 22nd June 1991

Dilbert//798, first published 35 years ago on Saturday 22nd June 1991

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dilbert dogbert feeling ear enjoy sin yesterday q-tip

Official transcript

Dilbert and Dogbert sit outdoors. Dilbert asks, "You know that good feeling you get when you first put a Q-tip in your ear?"

Dogbert replies, "Yeah."

Dilbert asks, "Can I freely enjoy it, or is it a sin?"

Dogbert replies, "I think it's okay."

Dilbert says, "Good, because I used a whole box yesterday."

originally published on dilbert.com

Open source transcript

YOU KNOW THAT GOOD FEELING YOU GET WHEN YOU FIRST PUT A Q-TIP IN YOUR EAR?

YEAH.

CAN I FREELY ENJOY IT, OR IS IT A SIN?

I THINK IT'S OKAY.

GOOD, BECAUSE I USED A WHOLE BOX YESTERDAY.

collated from github.com/jvarn/dilbert-archive

AI Analysis

Comic Strip Title: "Q-Tip Sin"

Summary:

The comic strip features Dilbert and Dogbert engaging in a conversation about a Q-tip. The conversation begins with Dilbert asking Dogbert if he knows how to use a Q-tip, to which Dogbert responds affirmatively. However, when Dilbert asks if he can freely enjoy it or if it's a sin, Dogbert becomes hesitant and eventually reveals that he used a whole box yesterday. The conversation concludes with Dilbert expressing surprise and Dogbert appearing guilty.

Key Points:

• Dilbert asks Dogbert about using a Q-tip.
• Dogbert claims to know how to use it.
• Dilbert inquires about enjoying it freely or if it's a sin.
• Dogbert reveals using a whole box yesterday.
• Dilbert is surprised, and Dogbert appears guilty.

Humor and Significance:

The comic strip pokes fun at the idea of being overly cautious or judgmental about everyday actions, such as using a Q-tip. The conversation between Dilbert and Dogbert highlights the absurdity of taking things too seriously and the importance of having a sense of humor about oneself. The strip also showcases the unique dynamic between Dilbert and Dogbert, with Dogbert often playing the role of the sarcastic and manipulative character.

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