Dilbert cartoon first published on Thursday 3rd December 1992

Dilbert//1328, first published 34 years ago on Thursday 3rd December 1992

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dilbert dogbert laugh science surprise united nations vote space alien ruler of earth supreme freckles press conference

Official transcript

Dilbert sits in his chair watching television. A newscaster says, "In a surprise decision, the United Nations voted to make Dogbert - the Space Alien - the Supreme Ruler of Earth."

The newscaster continues, "More on that later. But first, science offers new hope for people with freckles . . ."

The caption says, "Dogbert holds his first press conference."

Dogbert stands at a podium shouting, "Hu-ha-ha! Hu-ha-ha!"

A reporter thinks, "Not a good sign."

originally published on dilbert.com

Open source transcript

IN A SURPRISE DECISION, THE UNITED NATIONS VOTED TO MAKE DOGBERT- THE SPACE ALIEN - THE SUPREME RULER OF EARTH.

MORE ON THAT LATER. BUT FIRST, SCIENCE OFFERS NEW HOPE FOR PEOPLE WITH FRECKLES...

DOGBERT HOLDS HIS FIRST PRESS CONFERENCE HU- HA-HA!

--HA!

NOT A GOOD SIGN

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AI Analysis

Comic Strip Title: "Dogbert's First Press Conference"

Summary:

The comic strip depicts Dogbert, a character from the popular comic strip "Dilbert," holding his first press conference. The scene is set in a room filled with reporters and camera crews, all eager to hear what Dogbert has to say.

Key Points:

• Dogbert is introduced as the supreme ruler of Earth, having been voted into power by the United Nations.
• Dogbert announces that science offers new hope for people with freckles, but it is unclear what this means or how it will be achieved.
• Dogbert's speech is met with confusion and skepticism from the reporters, who are unsure what to make of his claims.
• Despite the uncertainty, Dogbert remains confident and self-assured, declaring that he is not a good sign.

Overall:

The comic strip pokes fun at the idea of a press conference and the expectations that come with it. Dogbert's bizarre and nonsensical statements are meant to be humorous and ironic, highlighting the absurdity of the situation. The strip is likely intended to be humorous and entertaining, rather than taken seriously.

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