Dilbert cartoon first published on Wednesday 1st January 1992

Dilbert//991, first published 34 years ago on Wednesday 1st January 1992

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dilbert intimidation respect humans elf magic magic elves verbal bozo chubby karl donuts shut up

Official transcript

An elf says to three other elves, "The humans are not afraid of our elf magic. We must gain their respect through verbal intimidation."

Dilbert sits at a table with a box of donuts and a glass of milk in front of him. The elves shout, "Hey, Bozo! We're talking to you, Chubby!"

The elves walk away with donuts around their bodies. An elf says, "And then Karl says 'Do you think you're going to eat ALL of those donuts?'"

Karl thinks, "Shut up."

originally published on dilbert.com

Open source transcript

THE HUMANS ARE NOT AFRAID OF OUR ELF MAGIC. WE MUST GAIN THEIR RESPECT THROUGH VERBAL INTIMIDATION.

HEY, BOZO!

WE'RE TALKING TO YOU, CHUBBY!

DONUTSE AND THEN KARL SAYS "DO YOU THINK YOU'RE GOING TO EAT ALL OF THOSE DONUTS?"

collated from github.com/jvarn/dilbert-archive

AI Analysis

Comic Strip Title: "Elf Magic"

Summary:

The comic strip features Dilbert, a bespectacled man with a white shirt and red tie, seated at a desk. He is engaged in a conversation with a group of elves, who are dressed in green attire and pointy hats. The elves express their fear of humans, citing their reputation for verbal intimidation.

Key Points:

• The elves are hesitant to approach humans due to their perceived aggressive nature.
• Dilbert, however, is unfazed by the elves' concerns and invites them to eat all the donuts they can handle.
• The elves are initially hesitant but ultimately decide to take Dilbert up on his offer.
• The comic strip concludes with the elves enthusiastically devouring the donuts, while Dilbert looks on with amusement.

Overall:

The comic strip uses humor to highlight the absurdity of the situation and the unexpected outcome. It pokes fun at the idea of humans being intimidating and the elves' initial hesitation to approach them. The strip's lighthearted tone and playful characters make it an entertaining read.

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