Dilbert cartoon first published on Monday 10th August 1992

Dilbert//1213, first published 34 years ago on Monday 10th August 1992

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dogbert sarcasm dilbert warrior battle memos meetings image eternity life pathetic help

Official transcript

Dilbert stands in front of the dresser mirror tying his necktie and Dogbert sits on the bed. Dogbert says, "The mighty warrior prepares for battle . . ."

Dogbert continues, "Today, bold memos will be written, dangerous meetings will be attended, and many a photocopied image will be captured for eternity."

Dilbert says, "If it weren't for sarcasm, my life would sound pathetic."

Dogbert replies, "Glad to help."

originally published on dilbert.com

Open source transcript

THE MIGHTY WARRIOR PREPARES FOR BATTLE...

TODAY, BOLD MEMOS WILL BE WRITTEN, DANGEROUS MEETINGS WILL BE ATTENDED, AND MANY A PHOTOCOPIED IMAGE WILL BE CAPTURED FOR ETERNITY.

IF IT WEREN'T FOR SARCASM, MY LIFE WOULD SOUND PATHETIC.

GLAD TO HELP.

collated from github.com/jvarn/dilbert-archive

AI Analysis

The comic strip is titled "The Mighty Warrior Prepares for Battle" and features Dilbert, a white dog, preparing for a meeting by writing bold memos. The strip humorously highlights the contrast between Dilbert's enthusiasm for sarcasm and his reluctance to engage in it.

Panel 1: The Mighty Warrior Prepares for Battle

• Dilbert is shown sitting at his desk, looking determined.
• He is writing on a piece of paper with a red pen.
• The caption reads, "The mighty warrior prepares for battle..."

Panel 2: Today, Bold Memos Will Be Written

• Dilbert is shown holding up a piece of paper with a bold memo written on it.
• He says, "Today, bold memos will be written. Dangerous meetings will be attended, and many a photocopied image will be captured for eternity."
• The caption reads, "Today, bold memos will be written. Dangerous meetings will be attended, and many a photocopied image will be captured for eternity."

Panel 3: If It Weren't for Sarcasm, My Life Would Sound Pathetic

• Dilbert is shown standing in front of a mirror, looking at himself.
• He says, "If it weren't for sarcasm, my life would sound pathetic."
• The caption reads, "If it weren't for sarcasm, my life would sound pathetic."

Panel 4: Glad to Help

• Dilbert is shown standing in front of a mirror, looking at himself.
• He says, "Glad to help."
• The caption reads, "Glad to help."

Overall, the comic strip humorously highlights the contrast between Dilbert's enthusiasm for sarcasm and his reluctance to engage in it. The use of bold memos and photocopied images adds to the comedic effect, emphasizing the idea that even in a mundane office setting, there is always room for a bit of humor and sarcasm.

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