Dilbert cartoon first published on Saturday 19th September 1992

Dilbert//1253, first published 34 years ago on Saturday 19th September 1992

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dogbert vegetarians march capitol protest killing animals mile drive letters revolution people only plastic wooden shoes avoid dilbert

Official transcript

Dogbert stands on a ladder and addresses a crowd. Dogbert says, "Vegetarians, we must march to the capitol to protest the killing of animals!"

A man in the audience says, "That's a mile away."

Another man asks, "Can we drive instead?"

A woman asks, "Or maybe write letters?"

Back at home, Dilbert sits in his chair reading the newspaper and Dogbert stands on the hassock. Dogbert says, "Never lead a revolution of people who only own plastic and wooden shoes."

Dilbert replies, "I try to avoid it."

originally published on dilbert.com

Open source transcript

VEGETARIANS, WE MUST MARCH TO THE CAPITOL TO PROTEST THE KILLING OF ANIMALS!

THAT'S A MILE AWAY.

CAN WE DRIVE INSTEAD?

OR MAYBE WRITE LETTERS?

NEVER LEAD A REVOLUTION OF PEOPLE WHO ONLY OWN PLASTIC AND WOODEN SHOES.

I TRY TO AVOID IT.

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collated from github.com/jvarn/dilbert-archive

AI Analysis

Comic Strip Title: "Protest March"

Summary:

The comic strip features Dilbert, a white office worker, addressing a group of vegetarians who are planning to protest the killing of animals by marching to the Capitol. The conversation begins with Dilbert suggesting that they march to the Capitol to protest the killing of animals, but the vegetarians respond that it's a mile away and ask if they can drive instead. Dilbert refuses, stating that they must march to show their commitment to the cause. The vegetarians then ask if they can write letters instead, but Dilbert again refuses, citing the need for a physical presence to make an impact.

The comic strip highlights the contrast between Dilbert's idealism and the practical concerns of the vegetarians. While Dilbert is willing to take a stand and make a statement, the vegetarians are more focused on convenience and comfort. The strip pokes fun at the idea that people often prioritize their own interests over the greater good, and that even well-intentioned actions can be undermined by a lack of commitment and follow-through.

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