Dilbert cartoon first published on Thursday 18th March 1993

Dilbert//1433, first published 33 years ago on Thursday 18th March 1993

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dilbert ratbert evolution years develop flying airplane wright brothers

Official transcript

Dilbert sits at his desk and Ratbert sits on the desk holding his arms out. Dilbert says, "Evolution takes millions of years, Ratbert. You'll be long gone before rats develop flying skills."

Ratbert replies, "That's what they said to the Wright brothers."

Dilbert says, "But THEY built an airplane."

Ratbert flaps his arms and asks, "Don't you think they tried this first?"

originally published on dilbert.com

Open source transcript

EVOLUTION TAKES MILLIONS OF YEARS, RATBERT. YOU'LL BE LONG GONE BEFORE RATS DEVELOP FLYING SKILLS.

THAT'S WHAT THEY SAID TO THE WRIGHT BROTHERS.

BUT THEY BUILT AN AIRPLANE.

DON'T YOU THINK THEY TRIED THIS FIRST ?

FLAP FLAP FLAP

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AI Analysis

Comic Strip Title: "Evolution Takes Millions of Years, Ratbert"

Summary:

This comic strip, originally published in the 'Dilbert' series, features a humorous exchange between Dilbert and Ratbert. The conversation begins with Dilbert stating that evolution takes millions of years, to which Ratbert responds by saying that the Wright brothers built an airplane. Dilbert is skeptical, asking if Ratbert thinks they tried it first.

Key Elements:

• Setting: The scene is set in an office, with Dilbert sitting at his desk and Ratbert standing next to him.
• Characters: The main characters are Dilbert and Ratbert, with a brief mention of the Wright brothers.
• Plot: The plot revolves around a lighthearted discussion about the time it takes for evolution to occur and the achievements of the Wright brothers.
• Humor: The comic strip uses wordplay and absurdity to create humor, with Ratbert's response being a clever play on words.

Overall:

The comic strip is a lighthearted and entertaining take on the concept of evolution and the achievements of the Wright brothers. The use of wordplay and absurdity adds to the humor, making it an enjoyable read for fans of the 'Dilbert' series.

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