Dilbert cartoon first published on Wednesday 16th October 1991

Dilbert//914, first published 35 years ago on Wednesday 16th October 1991

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dogbert higness elbonia elbonians potatoes celebrities favorite collect armpit noises first draft string

Official transcript

Dogbert sits on a throne wearing a miter. An Elbonian says, "Your Highness, I have drafted a basic bill of rights for all Elbonians."

The man shows Dogbert a document and continues, "We demand the right to dress potatoes like our favorite celebrities!"

Dogbert reads, ". . . The right to collect string . . . The right to make armpit noises."

The Elbonian says, "It's the first draft."

originally published on dilbert.com

Open source transcript

YOUR HIGHNESS, I HAVE DRAFTED A BASIC BILL OF RIGHTS FOR ALL ELBONIANS.

WE DEMAND THE RIGHT TO DRESS POTATOES LIKE OUR FAVORITE CELEBRITIES!

...THE RIGHT TO COLLECT STRING ... THE RIGHT TO MAKE ARMPIT NOISES.

IT'S THE FIRST DRAFT.

collated from github.com/jvarn/dilbert-archive

AI Analysis

Comic Strip Title: "The Right to Collect String"

Summary:

• The comic strip features a conversation between a high-ranking official and a lowly worker, with the official granting the worker a "basic bill of rights."
• The worker requests the right to dress potatoes like celebrities, which is denied.
• The worker then demands the right to collect string, citing the need to make armpit noises.
• The official grants this right, and the worker is seen collecting string, implying that they will use it to make noise in their armpits.

Key Takeaways:

• The comic strip pokes fun at the idea of granting rights to absurd or impractical requests.
• It highlights the power dynamic between those in positions of authority and those who are subordinate.
• The use of humor and satire to comment on social issues is a common theme in the "Dilbert" comic strip.

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