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Dilbert cartoon first published on Tuesday 31st December 1991

Dilbert//990, first published 35 years ago on Tuesday 31st December 1991


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dogbert elf elves magic elf magic dogs fear respect bunny hat karl bug


Official transcript

An elf holding a top hat says to Dogbert, "Fear us, dog! We elves are magic. Watch this!"

The elf pulls a giant rabbit out of the hat. The other elves run away. The elves are bruised and their clothes are tattered. An elf says, "I think we had the dog's fear and respect . . . Until the bunny made Karl eat a bug."

originally published on dilbert.com


Open source transcript

FEAR US, DOG!

WE ELVES ARE MAGIC. WATCH THIS !

I THINK WE HAD THE DOG'S FEAR AND RESPECT...

UNTIL THE BUNNY MADE KARL EAT A BUG.

collated from github.com/jvarn/dilbert-archive


AI Analysis

Comic Strip Title: "The Bunny's Fear"

Summary:

The comic strip, originally published in 1991, features a conversation between Dog and his friends, the elves. Dog expresses his fear of the bunny, Karl, who eats bugs. The elves, known for their magic, offer to help Dog by casting a spell on Karl. However, their plan backfires, and Karl ends up eating the elves instead. The strip humorously highlights the absurdity of the situation and the unexpected consequences of the elves' actions.

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