Dilbert cartoon first published on Saturday 10th April 1993

Dilbert//1456, first published 33 years ago on Saturday 10th April 1993

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dilbert dogbert light dense forced job highschool gym teacher subjects

Official transcript

Dilbert sits in his chair reading a book and Dogbert sits on the hassock. Dilbert says, ". . . As you approached the speed of light you would become infinitely dense."

Dogbert asks, "Then would you be forced to take a job as a high school gym teacher?"

Dilbert replies, "The book changes subjects at this point."

Dogbert says, "Sounds like a cover-up."

originally published on dilbert.com

Open source transcript

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AS YOU APPROACHED THE SPEED OF LIGHT YOU WOULD BECOME INFINITELY DENSE.

THEN WOULD YOU BE FORCED TO TAKE A JOB AS A HIGH SCHOOL GYM TEACHER?

THE BOOK CHANGES SUBJECTS AT THIS POINT.

SOUNDS LIKE A COVERUP.

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AI Analysis

The comic strip is titled "The Speed of Light" and features Dilbert, a bespectacled, balding man with a white shirt and red tie, sitting in an office chair. He is engaged in a conversation with Dogbert, a small white dog with a black nose and ears.

The Conversation

• Dilbert: As you approached the speed of light, you would become infinitely dense.
• Dogbert: Then would you be forced to take a job as a high school gym teacher?
• Dilbert: Sounds like a cover-up.

The Punchline

The humor in the comic strip lies in the unexpected twist on the concept of approaching the speed of light. Instead of the expected scientific explanation, Dogbert's comment about becoming a high school gym teacher is a humorous and relatable observation. The punchline is delivered through Dilbert's deadpan response, which implies that the consequences of approaching the speed of light are not just physical, but also social and professional.

Overall

The comic strip uses wordplay and clever dialogue to create a humorous and lighthearted take on a complex scientific concept. The use of Dilbert and Dogbert as characters adds to the comedic effect, making the strip an entertaining read for fans of the series.

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