Dilbert cartoon first published on Thursday 8th October 1992

Dilbert//1272, first published 34 years ago on Thursday 8th October 1992

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dilbert dogbert government general kill encounter space aliens governments track record budget cutbacks air support

Official transcript

Dilbert stands next to a man in a military uniform. Dilbert says to Dogbert, "The government sent a General to kill me for talking about my encounter with space aliens."

Dilbert continues, "I was scared at first, but when you think about the government's track record, well, my odds are pretty good . . ."

Dilbert continues, "Especially after all the budget cutbacks."

The General says into a walkie-talkie radio, "Dang it! Where's my air support?!!"

originally published on dilbert.com

Open source transcript

THE GOVERNMENT SENT A GENERAL TO KILL ME FOR TALKING ABOUT MY ENCOUNTER WITH SPACE ALIENS.

I WAS SCARED AT FIRST.

BUT WHEN YOU THINK ABOUT THE GOVERNMENT'S TRACK RECORD, WELL, MY ODDS ARE PRETTY 600D...

ESPECIALLY AFTER ALL THE BUDGET CUTBACKS DANG IT!

WHERE'S MY AIR SUPPORT?!!

collated from github.com/jvarn/dilbert-archive

AI Analysis

The comic strip is titled "Government's Track Record" and features Dilbert, a character known for his sarcastic wit and criticism of bureaucracy.

Panel 1:

• A government official approaches Dilbert, saying, "The government sent a general to kill me for talking about my encounter with space aliens."
• Dilbert responds, "I was scared at first. But when you think about the government's track record, well, my odds are pretty good..."

Panel 2:

• The official asks, "Especially after all the budget cutbacks."
• Dilbert retorts, "Dang it, where's my air support?!"

Panel 3:

• The official is shown with a thought bubble, indicating he is considering Dilbert's request.

Summary: The comic strip humorously critiques the government's handling of sensitive information and its tendency to prioritize bureaucracy over individual safety. Dilbert's sarcastic remarks highlight the absurdity of the situation, while the official's thought bubble suggests he may be considering Dilbert's request. Overall, the comic strip pokes fun at the government's track record and the challenges of working within its system.

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