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Dilbert cartoon first published on Tuesday 1st June 1993

Dilbert//1508, first published 33 years ago on Tuesday 1st June 1993


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dogbert noriko planet disaster environment mess poverty adults


Open source transcript

WHO THE HECK IS RUNNING THIS PLANET??! IT'S A TOTAL DISASTER!!

THE ENVIRONMENT IS A MESS! CRIME AND POVERTY EVERYWHERE !!

WHO'S RESPONSIBLE?!!

ADULTS, LIKE HIM

HI, NORIKO. IS SOMETHING WRONG?

DUHHH!

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AI Analysis

Comic Strip Title: "Adults, Like Him"

Summary:

The comic strip features Dilbert, a white oval character, and his assistant, a small black oval character. They are walking on a sidewalk when they encounter a man, Noriko, who is holding a red object. Noriko greets them and asks if something is wrong. Dilbert responds by saying, "Hi, Noriko. Is something wrong?" The assistant then points to the environment, which is depicted as a mess, with crime and poverty everywhere. She asks, "Who's responsible?" Noriko replies, "Adults, like him." The assistant looks at Dilbert, who is visibly upset, and says, "Duhhh!"

Key Elements:

  • The comic strip highlights the state of the environment and the responsibility of adults.
  • The use of simple, yet expressive characters and dialogue makes the comic strip humorous and relatable.
  • The strip pokes fun at the idea that adults are not taking responsibility for their actions and the consequences they have on the environment.

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