Dilbert cartoon first published on Thursday 23rd December 1993

Dilbert//1713, first published 33 years ago on Thursday 23rd December 1993

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christmas dilbert dogbert office computer shopping

Official transcript

Dilbert sits at his desk and Dogbert sits on the edge of the desk. Dogbert says, "How can this be the season of good cheer when I don't even have my gifts yet?"

Dogbert continues, "I mean, what if you get me something stupid? I'll hate you forever and have to run away."

Dilbert says, "Your psychology won't work this year. I will not buy more gifts."

Dogbert says, "You'll probably find me dead in some snow bank."

originally published on dilbert.com

Open source transcript

HOW CAN THIS BETHE SEASON OF GOOD CHEER WHEN I DON'T EVEN.

HAVE MY.

GIFTS YET ?

I MEAN, WHAT IF YOU GET ME SOMETHING STUPID? I'LL HATE YOU FOREVER AND HAVE TO RUN AWAY.

YOUR PSYCHOLOGY WON'T WORK THIS YEAR. I WILL NOT BUY MORE GIFTS.

YOU'LL PROBA BLY FIND ME DEAD IN SOME SNOW BANK

collated from github.com/jvarn/dilbert-archive

AI Analysis

Comic Strip Title: "A Festive Fiasco"

This comic strip, originally published in 1993, follows the misadventures of Dilbert, a bespectacled office worker, as he navigates the challenges of the holiday season.

Panel 1: The Gift Conundrum Dilbert approaches his boss, asking how to handle the upcoming season of good cheer when he doesn't even have gifts yet. His boss responds with a sarcastic remark, "I mean, what if you get me something stupid? I'll hate you forever and have to run away."

Panel 2: A Dark Warning Dilbert's boss issues a dire warning, stating that his psychology won't work this year and threatening to find him dead in the snow bank if he doesn't bring more gifts. The boss's tone is ominous, implying a potential consequence for not meeting his expectations.

Panel 3: A Threatened Existence Dilbert responds to his boss's threat, stating that he will probably find him dead in the snow bank. The exchange is laced with tension and menace, highlighting the absurdity of the situation.

Overall This comic strip showcases the humorous side of office politics and the pressure to conform to societal norms during the holiday season. It pokes fun at the idea of being forced to participate in gift-giving, even when one may not feel like it. The strip's humor is rooted in its relatability and the absurdity of the situation, making it a quintessential representation of the "Dilbert" comic strip style.

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