Dilbert cartoon first published on Tuesday 10th December 1991

Dilbert//969, first published 35 years ago on Tuesday 10th December 1991

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dilbert dogbert nostradogbert prophet monkey skeptically great doubt

Official transcript

Dilbert sits in his chair reading the newspaper and Dogbert stands on the hassock wearing a turban. Dogbert says, "I've changed my name to Nostradogbert the Prophet."

Dogbert continues, "Nostradogbert predicts that a monkey shall speak skeptically of the great."

Dilbert replies, "That's ridiculous."

Dogbert says, "One-for-one so far."

Dilbert says, "I doubt it."

originally published on dilbert.com

Open source transcript

I'VE CHANGED MY NAME TO NOSTRADOGBERT THE PROPHET.

NOSTRADOGBERT PREDICTS THAT A MONKEY SHALL SPEAK SKEPTICALLY OF THE GREAT.

THAT'S RIDICULOUS.

ONE-FOR- ONE SO FAR.

I DOUBT IT.

collated from github.com/jvarn/dilbert-archive

AI Analysis

The comic strip is titled "Nostradogbert Predicts the Future" and features a humorous take on the classic "Nostradamus" character.

Panel 1: Introduction

• Nostradogbert, a dog with a prophet's hat, introduces himself to Dilbert, a bespectacled man.
• Nostradogbert claims to have changed his name from "Nostradamus" to "Nostradogbert" the prophet.

Panel 2: Prediction

• Nostradogbert predicts that a monkey shall speak skeptically of the great.
• Dilbert is skeptical and asks if Nostradogbert is sure about the prediction.

Panel 3: Response

• Nostradogbert responds with a one-for-one ratio, implying that his prediction is 100% accurate.
• Dilbert is still skeptical and doubts the prediction.

Overall The comic strip uses humor to poke fun at the idea of predicting the future and the absurdity of some of Nostradamus' prophecies. It also highlights the skepticism and doubt that often accompanies predictions, particularly those made by individuals with questionable credibility.

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