Dilbert cartoon first published on Tuesday 29th October 1991

Dilbert//927, first published 35 years ago on Tuesday 29th October 1991

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dilbert dogbert yesterday price no-rabies warranty plain wag pet booth business stand

Official transcript

Dogbert sits behind a box with a sign that says, "Pet me. $5.00."

Dilbert says, "Hey! You charged me TEN dollars yesterday!"

Dogbert explains, "Five dollars is just the base price. I charge extra for an extended no-rabies warranty and other add-ons."

Dilbert says, "I'll take a 'plain.'"

Dogbert asks, "Wag or no wag?"

originally published on dilbert.com

Open source transcript

HEY! YOU CHARGED ME TEN DOLLARS YESTERDAY!

FLT ME $5 FIVE DOLLARS IS JUST THE BASE PRICE. I CHARGE EXTRA FOR AN EXTENDED NO-RABIES WARRANTY AND OTHER ADD-ONS.

I'LL TAKE A "PLAIN." WAG OR NO WAG?

collated from github.com/jvarn/dilbert-archive

AI Analysis

Comic Strip Title: "Wag or No Wag?"

Summary:

The comic strip features Dilbert, a bespectacled man with a distinctive appearance, interacting with a dog. The conversation unfolds as follows:

• Dilbert approaches the dog and inquires about the price of a pet, only to be met with a response that the cost is ten dollars.
• Dilbert is surprised by the high price and asks if there are any additional fees.
• The dog responds by mentioning an extended no-rabies warranty and other add-ons, which Dilbert is not interested in.
• Dilbert decides to take the "plain" option, inquiring if he will still be charged the same amount.
• The dog responds with a question, "Wag or no wag?", implying that the additional features come with a wagging tail.
• Dilbert's response is unclear, leaving the reader to wonder if he will still be charged the higher price or not.

Key Takeaways:

• The comic strip humorously highlights the absurdity of unexpected additional costs.
• The use of a dog as the vendor adds a playful touch to the exchange.
• The ending leaves the reader with a sense of uncertainty, leaving them to ponder the outcome of the transaction.

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