Dilbert cartoon first published on Tuesday 14th July 1992

Dilbert//1186, first published 34 years ago on Tuesday 14th July 1992

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dilbert dogbert rich people wealth tragedy lightning flash clear day meteor

Official transcript

Dilbert and Dogbert walk outdoors. Dilbert says, "I can't help thinking that my new wealth will lead to tragedy."

Dilbert continues, "It seems like rich people always have horrible tragedies."

Dogbert asks, "Like what?"

There is a flash of lightning. Dilbert's clothes have been burned and his body is charred. Dilbert replies, ". . . Like being struck by lightning on a clear day."

Dogbert points to the sky and shouts, "Incoming meteor!!"

originally published on dilbert.com

Open source transcript

I CAN'T HELP THINKING THAT MY NEW WEALTH WILL LEAD TO TRAGEDY.

IT SEEMS LIKE RICH PEOPLE ALWAYS HAVE HORRIBLE TRAGEDIES.

LIKE WHATT 114 ...LIKE BEING STRUCK BY LIGHTNING ON A CLEAR DAY INCOMING METEOR !!

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AI Analysis

Comic Strip Title: "Tragedy"

Summary:

The comic strip, originally published in 1992, features Dilbert and Dogbert in a humorous exchange. The conversation begins with Dilbert expressing his concern that his new wealth will lead to tragedy, only to be met with Dogbert's sarcastic remark that it seems like rich people always have horrible tragedies. Dilbert's response, "Like what?", is interrupted by a sudden flash of lightning, which Dogbert uses as an opportunity to quip, "Incoming meteor!" The strip ends with Dogbert's triumphant declaration, "Like being struck by lightning on a clear day." The comic strip pokes fun at the idea that rich people are often associated with tragic events, and Dogbert's witty remark adds to the humor.

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