Dilbert cartoon first published on Monday 25th July 1994
Dilbert//1927, first published 32 years ago on Monday 25th July 1994
Tags
unnatural have girlfirend star trek comaprison falls in love girl dies shooting star panic weird overthinking
Official transcript
"It seems almost unnatural for me to have an actual girlfriend."
originally published on dilbert.com
Open source transcript
IT SEEMS ALMOST UNNATURAL FOR ME TO HAVE AN ACTUAL GIRLFRIEND.
WHY?
IT'S LIKE WHEN THE CAPTAIN ON "STAR TREK" FALLS IN LOVE, AND YOU KNOW THE WOMAN WILL DIE IN AN UNLIKELY ACCIDENT.
HEY! WE JUST SALU OUR FIRST SHOOTING STAR!
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AI Analysis
Comic Strip Title: "Star Trek"
Summary:
The comic strip features Dilbert, a bespectacled man with a blue shirt and black pants, sitting on a rock with a woman beside him. The conversation begins with Dilbert's statement that it seems almost unnatural for him to have an actual girlfriend, to which the woman responds with "Why?" Dilbert explains that it's like when the captain on "Star Trek" falls in love, and you know the woman will die in an unlikely accident. The woman is amused by this analogy and responds with "Hey, we just saw our first shooting star!" The comic strip concludes with Dilbert looking up at the sky, indicating that he is now concerned about the woman's fate.
Key Elements:
- Dilbert's skepticism about having a girlfriend
- The analogy to the "Star Trek" captain's love interest
- The woman's amusement and response
- The appearance of a shooting star, which adds to Dilbert's concerns about the woman's fate
Overall:
The comic strip uses humor to explore the idea that having a girlfriend can be unexpected and even a little unsettling. The use of the "Star Trek" analogy adds a layer of geek culture to the joke, making it relatable to fans of the show. The appearance of the shooting star at the end adds a sense of drama and tension, leaving the reader wondering what will happen next.
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