Dilbert cartoon first published on Thursday 12th September 1991

Dilbert//880, first published 35 years ago on Thursday 12th September 1991

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dogbert george lucas ken barbie dolls wrapped aluminum air space writing

Official transcript

Dogbert and George Lucas walk down a hallway in a movie studio. Lucas says, "My first film was the 1969 moon landing."

Lucas shows Dogbert a globe, an astronaut doll and a model rocket. Lucas says, "The spacemen were actually Barbie dolls wrapped in aluminum foil."

Lucas plays with two dolls and says, "Help! Ken! Help! I'm out of air! Ha ha ha ha ha ha!!"

Dogbert says, "I guess you had help with the writing."

originally published on dilbert.com

Open source transcript

GEORGE LUCAS MY FIRST FILM WAS THE 1969 MOON LANDING

THE SPACEMEN WERE ACTUALLY BARBIE DOLLS WRAPPED IN ALUMINUM FOIL.

HELP! KEN!

HELP! I'M OUT OF AIR!

!!

I GUESS TOU HAD HELP WITH THE WRITING.

collated from github.com/jvarn/dilbert-archive

AI Analysis

Comic Strip Title: "Moon Landing Mix-Up"

Summary:

The comic strip, originally published in 'Dilbert', features a humorous take on the 1969 moon landing. The storyline revolves around a character named George Lucas, who claims to have filmed the moon landing. However, upon closer inspection, it becomes apparent that the "spacemen" were actually Barbie dolls wrapped in aluminum foil.

Key Elements:

• George Lucas: The main character who claims to have filmed the moon landing.
• Barbie Dolls: The "spacemen" used in the mock-up, wrapped in aluminum foil.
• Aluminum Foil: The material used to create the illusion of spacemen.
• Moon Landing: The historical event being referenced in the comic strip.

Humor and Commentary:

The comic strip uses satire to poke fun at the idea of a moon landing and the potential for misinformation or exaggeration. It also highlights the creative and humorous approach that 'Dilbert' is known for.

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