Dilbert cartoon first published on Wednesday 8th January 1992

Dilbert//998, first published 34 years ago on Wednesday 8th January 1992

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dogbert dilbert bed purpose in life today hungry toasted bagel great empty stomach think breakfast

Official transcript

Dilbert lies in bed thinking, "Why should I get up today? What is my purpose in life?"

Dilbert thinks, "I'm hungry. A toasted bagel would taste great."

Dilbert and Dogbert sit at the table eating breakfast. Dilbert says, "Maybe the purpose of life is eating bagels."

Dogbert says, "You shouldn't try to think on an empty stomach."

originally published on dilbert.com

Open source transcript

WHY SHOULD I GET UP TODAY? WHAT IS MY PURPOSE IN LIFE?

I'M HUNGRY. A TOASTED BAGEL WOULD TASTE GREAT.

1-9-92 MAYBE THE PURPOSE OF LIFE IS EATING BAGELS.

YOU SHOULDN'T TRY TO THINK ON AN EMPTY STOMACH.

collated from github.com/jvarn/dilbert-archive

AI Analysis

Comic Strip Title: "The Purpose of Life"

Summary:

• The comic strip features Dilbert, a character known for his witty observations and sarcastic humor, contemplating the meaning of life.
• He begins by asking himself, "Why should I get up today? What is my purpose in life?"
• His inner monologue is interrupted by a thought bubble containing a humorous suggestion: "I'm hungry. A toasted bagel would taste great."
• This leads to a conversation with Dogbert, who offers a philosophical perspective on the purpose of life: "Maybe the purpose of life is eating bagels. You shouldn't try to think on an empty stomach."
• The comic strip playfully pokes fun at the idea that our motivations and priorities can be influenced by our physical needs and desires, rather than any deeper sense of purpose or meaning.

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