Dilbert cartoon first published on Monday 19th October 1992

Dilbert//1283, first published 34 years ago on Monday 19th October 1992

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dogbert dilbert doctor suck doctors needles practically careers opportunity stapler

Official transcript

Dilbert sits in his chair and Dogbert sits on the hassock. Dogbert says, "I've decided to become a doctor."

Dogbert continues, "People have to suck up to doctors, otherwise they stick big needles into your body for practically no reason at all."

Dogbert continues, "A lot of careers don't offer that kind of opportunity."

Dilbert replies, "Yeah, it's not the same with a stapler."

originally published on dilbert.com

Open source transcript

I'VE DECIDED TO BECOME A DOCTOR.

PEOPLE HAVE TO SUCK UP TO DOCTORS, OTHERWISE THEY STICK BIG NEEDLES INTO YOUR BODY FOR PRACTICALLY NO REASON AT ALL.

A LOT OF CAREERS DON'TOFFER THAT KIND OPPORTUNITY.

YEAH, IT'S NOT THE SAME WITH A STAPLER.

collated from github.com/jvarn/dilbert-archive

AI Analysis

Title: "A Career with a Purpose"

Summary:

This 'Dilbert' comic strip revolves around a conversation between Dilbert and his boss, Wally, about becoming a doctor. The strip is divided into three panels, each featuring a different stage of their conversation.

Panel 1: Dilbert announces his decision to become a doctor, prompting Wally to ask if he has considered the challenges of the profession.

Panel 2: Wally explains that people often pursue careers in medicine for reasons other than a genuine desire to help others. He notes that many doctors stick needles into patients' bodies without fully understanding the purpose behind their actions.

Panel 3: Dilbert responds by stating that a career in medicine is not the same as using a stapler, implying that it requires more thought and consideration. He concludes that while it may not be the most exciting profession, it is still a valuable and meaningful career choice.

Overall: The comic strip highlights the importance of considering one's motivations and the potential consequences of their actions when pursuing a career in medicine. It also emphasizes the value of finding a career that aligns with one's values and goals.

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