Dilbert cartoon first published on Saturday 13th August 1994

Dilbert//1946, first published 32 years ago on Saturday 13th August 1994

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impression dog in space physical humor lost art

Official transcript

And now I will give you my impression of a dog in space.

originally published on dilbert.com

Open source transcript

AND NOW I WILL GIVE YOU MY IMPRESSION OF A DOG IN SPACE.

PHYSICAL HUMOR IS A LOST ART.

LET ME KNOW IF YOU FIND IT.

collated from github.com/jvarn/dilbert-archive

AI Analysis

Comic Strip Title: "Physical Humor is a Lost Art"

Summary:

This comic strip, originally published in 1994, features Dilbert, a bespectacled, balding man, sitting at his desk, addressing his dog. He remarks that he will give the dog an impression of a dog in space. The dog responds with a simple "Woof," and Dilbert, seemingly pleased, declares that physical humor is a lost art.

Key Elements:

• Dilbert: The main character, a bespectacled, balding man who works as an engineer.
• The Dog: A small, white dog that serves as Dilbert's companion and audience.
• Setting: Dilbert's office, where he sits at his desk, surrounded by various office supplies and equipment.

Humor:

The humor in this comic strip comes from the unexpected twist on the typical "impression" joke. Instead of performing a dramatic or elaborate impression, Dilbert simply says "Woof" and expects the dog to understand the reference. The punchline, "Physical humor is a lost art," adds to the humor by implying that Dilbert is aware of the absurdity of the situation and is commenting on the decline of physical comedy.

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