Dilbert cartoon first published on Saturday 7th March 1992

Dilbert//1057, first published 34 years ago on Saturday 7th March 1992

Tags

ratbert product testing doc cosmetics dangerous assignment hate

Official transcript

Ratbert sits on a lab bench and asks a man in a lab coat, "What product are we testing today, Doc?"

The doctor replies, "We'll be testing the safety of cosmetics. This will be your most dangerous assignment."

Ratbert walks outdoors wearing eye makeup and blush. People yell, "Hey baby!!"

and "Whoa!! Whoa!!"

Ratbert thinks, "Sometimes I hate this job."

originally published on dilbert.com

Open source transcript

WHAT PRODUCT ARE WE TESTING TODAY, DOC?

WE'LL BE TESTING THE SAFETY OF COSMETICS. THIS WILL BE YOUR MOST DANGEROUS ASSIGNMENT.

SOMETIMES I HATE THIS JOB.

HEY BABY!!

WHOA!!

WHOA!!

collated from github.com/jvarn/dilbert-archive

AI Analysis

Comic Strip Title: "Beauty is Pain"

Summary:

The comic strip features a dog as the main character, who is being tested for safety on cosmetics. The dog's reaction to the test is humorous and relatable, as it expresses its dislike for the job.

Key Panels:

• Panel 1: The dog asks the doctor what product it is testing today.
• Panel 2: The doctor reveals that the product is cosmetics, which will be its most dangerous assignment.
• Panel 3: The dog reacts with a mix of emotions, including anger and frustration.

Humor:

The humor in this comic strip comes from the unexpected twist of a dog being tested for safety on cosmetics, and its relatable reaction to the situation. The use of a dog as the main character adds a layer of absurdity to the strip, making it more amusing and entertaining.

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