Dilbert cartoon first published on Thursday 18th July 1991

Dilbert//824, first published 35 years ago on Thursday 18th July 1991

Tags

ratbert journal chiuahua lifestyle movie senseless brutality slapped strangely satisfying

Official transcript

Ratbert sits on a rock writing in his journal. Ratbert writes, "Day one: I have disguised myself as a Chihuahua so I can experience their lifestyle and make a movie."

Ratbert writes, "I have already seen the senseless prejudice and brutality against an innocent Chihuahua."

Ratbert writes, "This morning I slapped myself with a rolled up newspaper for no apparent reason. It was strangely satisfying."

originally published on dilbert.com

Open source transcript

Ratbert's Journal Day one: I have disguised myself as a chihuahua so I can experience their lifestyle and make a movie.

I have already seen the senseless prejudice and brutality against an innocent chihuahua.

This morning I slapped myself with a rolled up newspaper for no apparent reason. It was strangely satisfying.

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AI Analysis

Comic Strip Title: "Ratbert's Journal"

Summary:

• The comic strip follows Ratbert, a chihuahua who has disguised himself as a rat.
• Ratbert is struggling to cope with the senseless prejudice and brutality he has witnessed against an innocent chihuahua.
• Despite his efforts to blend in, Ratbert is unable to shake off his feelings of guilt and shame.
• The comic strip ends with Ratbert slapping himself with a rolled-up newspaper, a futile attempt to satisfy his desire for self-punishment.

Key Themes:

• The comic strip explores themes of identity, prejudice, and the human (or animal) condition.
• It pokes fun at the idea of trying to fit in and the consequences of not being able to do so.

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