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Dilbert cartoon first published on Tuesday 26th November 1991

Dilbert//955, first published 35 years ago on Tuesday 26th November 1991


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dilbert dogbert senate judiciary committee questioning interpret roe versus wade lying deny accusing


Official transcript

A senator at a table says into a microphone, "Mister Dogbert, the Senate Judiciary Committee will begin the questioning."

The senator asks, "How would you interpret Roe versus Wade?"

Dogbert replies, "They're lying. I deny everything."

The senator says, "We're not accusing you . . ."

Dogbert says, "Hey, I didn't bring it up!"

originally published on dilbert.com


Open source transcript

MISTER DOGBERT, THE SENATE JUDICIARY COMMITTEE WILL BEGIN THE QUESTIONING.

HOW WOULD YOU INTERPRET ROE VERSUS WADE?

THEY'RE LYING. I DENY EVERYTHING

WE'RE NOT ACCUSING YOU..

HEY, I DIDNT BRING IT UP!

collated from github.com/jvarn/dilbert-archive


AI Analysis

Comic Strip Title: "Roe vs. Wade"

Summary:

The comic strip features Dilbert, a white dog, sitting at a table with three men in suits. The scene is set in a courtroom, where Dilbert is being questioned by a senator. The senator asks how Dilbert would interpret the Supreme Court case "Roe vs. Wade." Dilbert responds that he doesn't know, but the senator insists that he must have an opinion.

The senator then accuses Dilbert of lying and denies everything he says. Dilbert becomes frustrated and asks the senator to bring it up, implying that he wants to discuss the topic further. The senator refuses, and the scene ends with Dilbert looking confused and frustrated.

Key Points:

  • The comic strip satirizes the political debate surrounding abortion rights.
  • Dilbert's lack of knowledge on the topic is used to highlight the complexity and controversy surrounding the issue.
  • The senator's aggressive questioning and denial of Dilbert's responses add to the comedic tone of the strip.
  • The final panel suggests that the conversation may not be resolved, leaving the reader wondering what will happen next.

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