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Dilbert cartoon first published on Thursday 28th November 1991

Dilbert//957, first published 35 years ago on Thursday 28th November 1991


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dogbert dilbert confirmation hearing supreme court senator starve death downside


Official transcript

Dilbert sits in his chair watching Dogbert's confirmation hearing on television. A voice says, "The senator has 34 seconds . . ."

Dilbert thinks, "I wonder what would happen if you let them talk as long as they wanted."

Dilbert thinks, "I'll bet they'd starve to death. But there's probably a downside."

originally published on dilbert.com


Open source transcript

DOGBERT'S CONFIRMATION HEARING FOR THE SUPREME COURT THE SENATOR MAS 34 SECONDS...

I WONDER WHAT WOULD HAPPEN IF YOU LET THEM TALK AS LONG AS THEY WANTED.

I'LL BET THEY'D STARVE TO DEATH.

BUT THERE'S PROBABLY A DOWNSIDE.

collated from github.com/jvarn/dilbert-archive


AI Analysis

Comic Strip Title: "Dogbert's Confirmation Hearing for the Supreme Court"

Summary:

  • The comic strip features Dogbert, a character known for his mischievous and manipulative nature, testifying before a Senate committee.
  • Dogbert is being considered for a Supreme Court nomination.
  • The comic strip is a satirical commentary on the confirmation process for Supreme Court justices.
  • It highlights the potential for manipulation and bias in the process.

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