Dilbert cartoon first published on Saturday 10th July 1993

Dilbert//1547, first published 33 years ago on Saturday 10th July 1993

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dilbert dogbert

Official transcript

Dilbert sits in his chair reading a book and Dogbert stands on the hassock holding a plate. Dogbert says, "You already own the 'Acorn Series' of Dogbert's Commemorative Plates . . ."

Dogbert continues, "For a limited time you may also purchase my new issue: the 'French Guy With a Hat' series."

Dogbert has drawn a face on the acorn. Dilbert says, "My acorn plates are missing."

Dogbert sits on his pillow thinking, "Tomorrow I'll introduce my new series: 'Russian With French Hat.'"

originally published on dilbert.com

Open source transcript

YOU ALREADY OWN THE "ACORN SERIES" OF DOGBERT'S COMMEMORATIVE PLATES...

FOR A LIMITED TIME YOU MAY ALSO PURCHASE MY NEW ISSUE: THE "FRENCH GUY WITH A HAT" SERIES.

MY ACORN PLATES ARE MISSING.

TOMORROW I'LL INTRODUCE MY NEW SERIES: "RUSSIAN WITH FRENCH HAT."

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AI Analysis

Comic Strip Title: "Dogbert's Acorn Series"

Summary:

The comic strip features Dogbert, a cynical and manipulative character, introducing a new series of commemorative plates featuring his likeness. The series is called "The French Guy with a Hat" and is marketed as a limited-time offer.

Key Elements:

• Dogbert introduces the new series, which features him wearing a French hat.
• He claims that his acorn plates are missing, implying that he has been collecting them.
• The strip is a humorous commentary on the commercialization of art and the exploitation of collectors.

Tone:

The tone of the strip is lighthearted and satirical, poking fun at the idea of collecting commemorative plates and the marketing tactics used to sell them.

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