Dilbert cartoon first published on Wednesday 21st October 1992

Dilbert//1285, first published 34 years ago on Wednesday 21st October 1992

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dogbert mild flu normally survive brief developed empathy die afford ambassador class service

Official transcript

Dogbert says to a patient on the examining table, "You have a mild flu, and normally you would survive."

Dogbert continues, "However, in this brief visit I've developed no real empathy for you, so I've decided to let you die."

The man asks, "Is there anything I can do?!"

Dogbert replies, "Well . . . Unless you can afford my new 'Ambassador Class' service."

originally published on dilbert.com

Open source transcript

YOU HAVE A MILD FLU, AND NORMALLY YOU WOULD SURVIVE.

HOWEVER, IN THIS BRIEF VISIT I'VE DEVELOPED NO REAL EMPATHY FOR YOU, SO I'VE DECIDED TO LET YOU DIE.

IS THERE ANYTHING I CAN DO ?!

WELL... UNLESS YOU CAN AFFORD MY NEW "AMBASSADOR CLASS" SERVICE.

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AI Analysis

Comic Strip Title: "Ambassador Class Service"

Summary:

The comic strip, originally published in 1992, revolves around a man's conversation with his doctor. The man has contracted a mild flu and is concerned about his survival. However, the doctor reveals that he has developed no real empathy for the man, leading him to decide to let him die.

The man is shocked by this revelation and asks if there is anything he can do to change the doctor's mind. The doctor responds by offering him "Ambassador Class Service," which implies that the man will receive a higher level of care in exchange for a fee.

The comic strip pokes fun at the idea of healthcare being a business and the lack of empathy in the medical profession. It also highlights the absurdity of the situation, where a patient is willing to pay for better treatment, even if it means sacrificing their own life.

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