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Dilbert cartoon first published on Saturday 9th May 1992

Dilbert//1120, first published 34 years ago on Saturday 9th May 1992


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ratbert bob dinosaur meaningless existence ironically ruined life


Official transcript

Ratbert says to Bob the Dinosaur, "Bob, sometimes I wonder if there's a place in this world for a sensitive rat like me."

Ratbert continues, "I can't live the hollow, meaningless shell of existence that others so ironically call 'life.'"

Ratbert concludes, "I want to make a difference to people."

Bob says, "Well, you ruined MY day."

originally published on dilbert.com


Open source transcript

BOB, SOMETIMES I WONDER IF THERE'S A PLACE IN THIS WORLD FOR A SENSITIVE RAT LIKE ME.

I CAN'T LIVE THE HOLLOW, MEANINGLESS SHELL OF EXISTENCE THAT OTHERS SO IRONICALLY CALL "LIFE."

I WANT TO DIFFERENCE TO PEOPLE.

WELL, YOU RUINED MY DAY.

collated from github.com/jvarn/dilbert-archive


AI Analysis

The comic strip features a conversation between a rat and a dinosaur, with the dinosaur expressing a desire to make a positive impact on people's lives.

  • Title: "Making a Difference"
  • Characters:
    • Rat: represents the sensitive and emotional aspects of human nature
    • Dinosaur: symbolizes the desire to make a positive impact
  • Plot:
    • The dinosaur approaches the rat and expresses its desire to make a difference in people's lives
    • The rat is surprised by the dinosaur's statement and asks if there is a place in the world for a sensitive rat like him
    • The dinosaur responds by saying that he wants to make a difference to people, implying that the rat's sensitivity is an asset in this endeavor
  • Themes:
    • The importance of empathy and understanding in making a positive impact on others
    • The idea that even the most sensitive individuals can contribute to the greater good

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