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Dilbert cartoon first published on Monday 14th October 1991

Dilbert//912, first published 35 years ago on Monday 14th October 1991


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dilbert dogbert elbonians simple handle democracy elbonia national bird condor frisbee


Official transcript

Dogbert sits on a throne wearing a miter. Dilbert says, "I know that the Elbonians are simple people, but they CAN handle democracy if you let them."

Dogbert asks, "Do you know what the national bird of Elbonia is?"

Dilbert guesses, "Condor?"

Dogbert replies, "Frisbee."

originally published on dilbert.com


Open source transcript

I KNOW THAT THE ELBONIANS ARE SIMPLE PEOPLE, BUT THEY CAN HANDLE DEMOCRACY IF YOU LET THEM.

DO YOU KNOW WHAT THE NATIONAL BIRD OF ELBONIA IS ?

CONDOR?

FRISBEE.

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AI Analysis

The comic strip is titled "Frisbee" and features Dilbert, a white dog with a yellow frisbee on his head, sitting at a desk with a man. The man asks Dilbert if he knows what the national bird of Elbonia is, and Dilbert responds that it is a frisbee. The man is surprised and asks if he is serious, to which Dilbert replies that he is. The man then asks if he can handle democracy if he lets them, and Dilbert responds that he can.

Key Points:

  • The comic strip is a humorous take on the idea of a national bird and the concept of democracy.
  • The use of a dog as the main character adds to the comedic effect.
  • The strip pokes fun at the idea of a country having a national bird and the challenges of democracy.

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