Dilbert cartoon first published on Thursday 24th December 1992

Dilbert//1349, first published 34 years ago on Thursday 24th December 1992

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christmas presents dogbert christmas gift hat humane society sweater

Official transcript

Dogbert looks at a present under the Christmas tree and thinks, "I can't believe he only got ONE gift for me. This is an outrage."

Dogbert thinks, "And he already told me it's a hat. A great dog like me, and he buys a hat?"

A man at the Humane Society says into a telephone, "There's nothing we can do . . . Unless it has a matching sweater . . ."

originally published on dilbert.com

Open source transcript

I CANT BELIEVE HE ONLY GOT ONE GIFT FOR ME. THIS IS AN OUTRAGE.

AND HE ALREADY TOLD ME IT'S A HAT. A GREAT DOG LIKE ME, AND HE BUYS A HAT?

THERE'S NOTHING WE CAN DO...

UNLESS IT HAS A MATCHING SWEATER...

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collated from github.com/jvarn/dilbert-archive

AI Analysis

Comic Strip Title: "A Gift for Me"

Summary:

The comic strip features Dilbert, a white dog, and his owner, a man. The storyline unfolds as follows:

• The man is shown to be a skeptic, questioning the idea of receiving a gift.
• Dilbert presents him with a hat, which the man initially rejects, stating that he already owns one.
• The man then asks Dilbert if he has bought him a hat, implying that the gift is not a surprise.
• The man's skepticism is further highlighted when he reveals that there is nothing he can do unless he has a matching sweater.
• The comic strip concludes with the man sitting at a desk, looking puzzled and confused.

Key Takeaways:

• The comic strip explores the theme of skepticism and the idea that sometimes, people may not appreciate the thought and effort put into gifts.
• The use of humor and satire highlights the absurdity of the situation, making it relatable and entertaining for readers.

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