Dilbert cartoon first published on Monday 16th November 1992

Dilbert//1311, first published 34 years ago on Monday 16th November 1992

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dogbert elbonia elbonians erupted civil war interview weapons taking

Official transcript

Dogbert sits on the hassock watching tv. A newscaster says, "The tiny nation of Elbonia erupted in civil war."

In Elbonia, a television reporter holds a microphone toward two Elbonians and asks, "What caused you to turn your weapons on your own people?"

One Elbonian asks, "Weapons? We can use weapons?"

The other Elbonian puts his hands on his hips and says, "Well, no wonder it was taking so long."

originally published on dilbert.com

Open source transcript

THE TINY NATION OF ELBONIA HAS ERUPTED IN CIVIL WAR.

WHAT CAUSED YOU TO TURN YOUR WEAPONS ON YOUR OWN PEOPLE?

WEAPONS?

WECAN USE WEAPONS?

WELL, NO WONDER IT WAS TAKING SO LONG.

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AI Analysis

Comic Strip Title: "Elbonia's Civil War"

Summary:

• The comic strip is a humorous take on the concept of a civil war.
• The first panel features a character from the tiny nation of Elbonia, who has erupted in civil war.
• The second panel shows a person asking what caused the war and is met with the response that they can use weapons.
• The third panel reveals that the war has been ongoing for a long time, with no end in sight.

Key Elements:

• The comic strip uses satire to poke fun at the idea of a civil war and the reasons behind it.
• The use of simple language and absurd scenarios adds to the comedic effect.
• The strip's commentary on the nature of conflict and the human condition is thought-provoking and entertaining.

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