Dilbert cartoon first published on Saturday 10th October 1992

Dilbert//1274, first published 34 years ago on Saturday 10th October 1992

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dilbert dogbert aliens abductiving probe body cavities implant objects advanced medical research round pellet prober nose

Official transcript

Dilbert and Dogbert sit at the table. Dilbert says, "We can only speculate why aliens keep abducting people."

Dilbert continues, "They often probe people's body cavities. Sometimes they implant small objects. It must be some form of highly advanced medical research."

An alien says to another alien, "How about another round of 'Hide the Pellet?'"

The other alien holds up an instrument and replies, "Okay. I can use my nose prober."

originally published on dilbert.com

Open source transcript

WE CAN ONLY SPECULATE WHY ALIENS KEEP ABDUCTING PEOPLE.

THEY OFTEN PROBE PEOPLE'S BODY CAVITIES.

SOMETIMES THEY IMPLANT SMALL OBJECTS. IT MUST BE SOME FORM OF HIGHLY ADVANCED MEDICAL RESEARCH.

HOW ABOUT ANOTHER ROUND OF "HIDE THE PELLET"?

(an" OKAY. I CAN USE MY NOSE PROBER.

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AI Analysis

Comic Strip Title: "Alien Abductions"

Summary:

The comic strip revolves around a conversation between two characters, Dilbert and Dogbert, discussing the topic of alien abductions. The conversation is presented in three panels, each with a distinct theme.

Panel 1:

• Dilbert is shown sitting at his desk, looking concerned.
• Dogbert is seated across from him, with a skeptical expression.
• Dilbert states, "We can only speculate why aliens keep abducting people."
• Dogbert responds, "They often probe people's body cavities. Sometimes they implant small objects. It must be some form of highly advanced medical research."

Panel 2:

• Dogbert is shown holding a small object, looking puzzled.
• Dilbert asks, "How about another round of 'hide the pellet'?"
• Dogbert replies, "Okay. I can use my nose probe."

Panel 3:

• Dilbert is shown looking frustrated, while Dogbert is still holding the small object.
• The conversation concludes with Dilbert saying, "I'll never understand these aliens."

Overall:

The comic strip pokes fun at the idea of alien abductions and the speculation surrounding them. The conversation between Dilbert and Dogbert is humorous and lighthearted, with a touch of absurdity. The use of medical terminology and the reference to "hide the pellet" add to the comedic effect.

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