Dilbert cartoon first published on Thursday 5th September 1991

Dilbert//873, first published 35 years ago on Thursday 5th September 1991

Tags

dogbert worried teenager trees declare war norway pimple attack drafted

Official transcript

A caption identifies a young man as a "worried teenager."

Dogbert approaches the teenager on the sidewalk and asks, "What's wrong with you?"

The boy replies, "WOOD . . . What happens if we cut down all the trees?? We'll have to declare war on Norway and take their wood! I'll be drafted! I hate fiords."

Dogbert yells, "Pimple attack!"

A huge pimple sprouts on the boy's face.

originally published on dilbert.com

Open source transcript

WORRIED TEENAGER WHAT'S WRONG WITH YOU?

WOOD... WHAT HAPPENS IF WE CUT DOWN ALL THE TREES?? WE'LL HAVE TO DECLARE WAR ON NORWAY AND TAKE THEIR WOOD!

I'LL BE DRAFTED!

I HATE FIORDS.

PIMPLE ATTACK!!

AAARGH!

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AI Analysis

The comic strip is titled "Pimple Attack!!" and features Dilbert, a white dog, and his owner, a man who is worried about the consequences of cutting down all the trees.

Panel 1: The Man's Concerns

• The man is worried about the impact of cutting down all the trees.
• He mentions that they will have to declare war on Norway and take their wood.

Panel 2: Dilbert's Response

• Dilbert responds by saying he hates fiords.
• This implies that he is not concerned about the environmental impact of cutting down trees.

Panel 3: The Man's Reaction

• The man reacts with surprise and anger, shouting "Pimple Attack!!"
• This suggests that he is shocked by Dilbert's response and feels attacked.

Overall

The comic strip uses humor to highlight the absurdity of the man's concerns and Dilbert's nonchalant attitude towards the issue.

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