Dilbert cartoon first published on Friday 27th May 1994

Dilbert//1868, first published 32 years ago on Friday 27th May 1994

Tags

rattus not rat genus larger community squeak forgot to laugh so funny

Official transcript

"From now on, Bob please refer to me as a 'rattus', not by the diminutive term 'rat'."

originally published on dilbert.com

Open source transcript

FROM NOW ON, BOB PLEASE REFER TO ME AS A "RATTUS," NOT BY THE DIMINUTIVE TERM "RAT." FRANKLY, I'VE NEVER THOUGHT OFFOLKS LIKE YOU IN TERMS OF YOUR GENUS. I SEE YOU AS PART OF A LARGER COMMUNITY.

REALLY?

YEAH - THE COMMUNITY OF THINGS THAT GO "SQEAK" WHEN I STEP ON THEM.

THAT'S SO FUNNY I FORGOT TO LAUGH.

collated from github.com/jvarn/dilbert-archive

AI Analysis

Comic Strip Title: "The Community of Things That Go 'Sqeak' When I Step On Them"

Summary:

• The comic strip features a conversation between a dinosaur and a rat.
• The dinosaur asks the rat to refer to him as "Rattus," not "rat."
• The rat is confused by the request and asks if the dinosaur is part of a larger community.
• The dinosaur responds that he is part of a community of things that go "sqeak" when stepped on.
• The rat forgets to laugh, leading the dinosaur to comment on his forgetfulness.

Key Points:

• The comic strip explores the concept of identity and community.
• The use of made-up words and phrases adds to the humor and absurdity of the situation.
• The strip pokes fun at the idea of trying to fit in with a particular group or community.

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