Dilbert cartoon first published on Thursday 3rd June 1993

Dilbert//1510, first published 33 years ago on Thursday 3rd June 1993

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dilbert noriko generation kids power names ship oxygen mars plan

Official transcript

Dilbert and Dogbert sit on the grass. Noriko stands between them saying, "You adults are ruining the planet for my generation."

Noriko continues, "We kids have no power now, but I'm taking names. When we take power we'll ship you all to a penal colony on Mars."

Dilbert replies, "There's no oxygen on Mars."

Noriko says, "Oh, NOW you learn to plan ahead."

originally published on dilbert.com

Open source transcript

YOU ADULTS ARE RUINING THE PLANET FOR MY GENERATION.

WE KIDS HAVE NO POWER NOW, BUT I'M TAKING NAMES. WHEN WE TAKE POWER WE'LL SHIP YOU ALL TO A PENAL COLONY ON MARS.

THERE'S NO OXYGEN ON MARS.

OH, NOW YOU LEARN TO PLAN AHEAD

collated from github.com/jvarn/dilbert-archive

AI Analysis

The comic strip is titled "The Future of Mankind" and revolves around Dilbert's daughter, Dilbert Jr., who is concerned about the state of the planet and the lack of action being taken to address its problems. The strip humorously portrays the apathy and complacency of adults towards the future of humanity.

Key Scenes and Quotes:

• Dilbert Jr. expresses her concerns to her father, who is dismissive and uninterested.
• She envisions a future where humans have exhausted all resources and are forced to live on Mars, with no oxygen and only a penal colony.
• Her father responds by suggesting that she learn to plan ahead, implying that she is too naive and idealistic.

Themes and Commentary:

• The strip satirizes the lack of concern and responsibility shown by adults towards the future of humanity.
• It highlights the contrast between the idealism and optimism of youth and the cynicism and apathy of adulthood.
• The strip uses humor to comment on the state of the world and the need for individuals to take action to address its problems.

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