Dilbert cartoon first published on Saturday 30th November 1991

Dilbert//959, first published 35 years ago on Saturday 30th November 1991

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dilbert dogbert confirmed supreme court improper goal conquering world enslaving humans withdrew unwritten rules

Official transcript

A member of the Senate Judiciary Committee says, "Mister Dogbert, do you realize that if confirmed for the Supreme Court . . ."

The senator continues, "It would be improper to pursue your stated goal of conquering the world and enslaving all humans?"

The senator next to him is asleep and snoring. Back at home, Dilbert sits in his chair and Dogbert sits on the hassock. Dilbert asks, "You withdrew?"

Dogbert replies, "Apparently there are all these 'unwritten' rules."

originally published on dilbert.com

Open source transcript

MISTER DOGBERT, DO YOU REALIZE THAT IF CONFIRMED FOR THE SUPREME COURT...

IT WOULD BE IMPROPER TO PURSUE YOUR STATED GOAL OF CONQUERING THE WORLD AND ENSLAVING ALL HUMANS?

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YOU WITHDREW?

APPARENTLY THERE ARE ALL THESE "UNWRITTEN" RULES.

collated from github.com/jvarn/dilbert-archive

AI Analysis

Title: "Unwritten Rules"

Summary:

The comic strip features Dilbert, a white oval character with a black dot for a head, in a courtroom setting. He is seated next to a judge, who asks if he is aware of the confirmation process for the Supreme Court. Dilbert responds that he is not, and the judge explains that it is improper to pursue his stated goal of conquering the world and enslaving all humans. The judge then asks if Dilbert has withdrawn his application, and Dilbert replies that he has not. The judge responds by stating that there are "unwritten" rules, implying that Dilbert's application is not in line with these rules.

The comic strip pokes fun at the idea of "unwritten rules" and the arbitrary nature of some legal processes. It suggests that even in a formal setting like a courtroom, there may be unwritten expectations or norms that are not explicitly stated but are still expected to be followed. The use of humor and satire highlights the absurdity of these unwritten rules and the way they can be used to justify arbitrary decisions.

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