Dilbert cartoon first published on Friday 15th November 1991

Dilbert//944, first published 35 years ago on Friday 15th November 1991

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couch problem therapy dilbert mother mom evil swat

Official transcript

Dilbert lies on a couch and his psychologist sits next to the couch taking notes. The therapist says, "Your problem is my mother."

Dilbert asks, "YOUR mother? I don't even know your mother. How could she be my problem?"

The psychiatrist says, "She's an evil woman and she lives under the couch."

An old woman says, "What you need is a good swat!"

originally published on dilbert.com

Open source transcript

YOUR PROBLEM I5 MY MOTHER.

YOUR MOTHER? I DON'T EVEN KNOW YOUR MOTHER. HOW COULD SHE BE MY PROBLEM?

SHE'S AN EVIL WOMAN AND SHE LIVES UNDER THE COUCH.

WHAT YOU NEED IS A 600D SWAT!

collated from github.com/jvarn/dilbert-archive

AI Analysis

The comic strip is titled "Mother Issues" and features Dilbert, a character known for his sarcastic and humorous take on workplace politics and everyday life. The strip originally published in 1991, is a classic example of the wit and satire that has made 'Dilbert' a beloved comic strip.

Summary of the Comic Strip

• Dilbert visits a therapist, revealing his mother as the source of his problems.
• The therapist asks how Dilbert's mother could be his problem, and Dilbert responds by saying she's an evil woman who lives under the couch.
• The therapist is confused, and Dilbert explains that his mother is actually a good SWAT team member who needs to be taken down.
• The therapist is shocked by Dilbert's response, highlighting the absurdity and humor in the situation.

Key Themes and Humor

• The comic strip pokes fun at the idea of therapy and the ways in which people can be irrational and illogical in their thinking.
• The humor comes from the unexpected twist on the typical therapist-patient dynamic, as well as the absurdity of Dilbert's claims about his mother.
• The strip uses satire to comment on the human tendency to blame others for our problems, rather than taking responsibility for our own actions.

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