Dilbert cartoon first published on Thursday 10th October 1991

Dilbert//908, first published 35 years ago on Thursday 10th October 1991

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dilbert elbonia suitcase luggage m'lord maintain delicate balance nature sire

Official transcript

The caption says, "Dilbert lands in Elbonia without his suitcase."

Dilbert lands head-first in the mud. Dogbert, who is holding a rifle and wearing a miter, sits on the back of an Elbonian. The Elbonian says, "You bagged a nice piece of luggage, M'Lord."

A suitcase with a hole in the side of it lies in the mud. As they drag the suitcase behind them, Dogbert says, "I like to think this helps maintain the delicate balance of nature."

The Elbonian says, "Yes, sire."

originally published on dilbert.com

Open source transcript

LANDS IN ELBONIA WITHOUT HIS SUITCASE.

SOLOST

YOU BAGGED A NICE PIECE OF LUGGAGE, M'LORD.

I LIKE TO THINK THIS HELPS MAINTAIN THE DELICATE BALANCE OF NATURE.

YES, SIRE.

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AI Analysis

Comic Strip Title: "Dilbert Lands in Elgonia Without His Suitcase"

Summary:

This comic strip features Dilbert, a character known for his sarcastic wit and humorous adventures, in a new and unexpected scenario. The strip begins with Dilbert landing in Elgonia without his suitcase, which has been lost or misplaced. He is left with only a small piece of luggage, which he proudly presents to the local authorities as a "nice piece of luggage."

The authorities, however, are unimpressed and instead focus on the delicate balance of nature in the area. They ask Dilbert if he likes to think this helps maintain the balance of nature, to which Dilbert responds with a sarcastic "yes, sire." The strip ends with Dilbert looking dejected and frustrated, still without his suitcase.

Key Elements:

• Dilbert's sarcastic wit and humor
• The absurdity of the situation and the authorities' response
• The theme of nature and balance
• Dilbert's frustration and dejection

Overall:

This comic strip showcases Dilbert's signature humor and wit, as well as his ability to find himself in unusual and humorous situations. The strip's use of satire and absurdity adds to its comedic effect, making it a entertaining read for fans of the character.

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