Dilbert cartoon first published on Saturday 15th October 1994

Dilbert//2009, first published 32 years ago on Saturday 15th October 1994

Tags

dating scene reprodcue cell division steer clear

Official transcript

I've given up on the whole dating scene. I've decided to reproduce by asexual cell division.

originally published on dilbert.com

Open source transcript

I'VE GIVEN UP ON THE WHOLE DATING SCENE.

I'VE DECIDED TO REPRODUCE BY ASEXUAL CELL DIVISION I DIDN'T REALIZE THAT WAS AN OPTION.

YOU NEVER KNOW UNTIL YOU TRY.

I THINK I'LL STEER CLEAR OF HERE FOR AWHILE.

DIVIDE!

DIVIDE!

collated from github.com/jvarn/dilbert-archive

AI Analysis

The title of this comic strip is "Asexual Cell Division."

Panel 1

• A man approaches a coworker at his desk and says, "I've given up on the whole dating scene. I've decided to reproduce by asexual cell division."
• The coworker looks confused and responds, "You never know until you try."

Panel 2

• The man is shown in a laboratory setting, with a microscope and petri dishes on the table.
• He says, "I didn't realize that was an option."
• A speech bubble above his head reads, "I think I'll steer clear of here for a while."

Panel 3

• The man is shown standing in front of a wall, with a speech bubble above his head that says, "Divide!"
• He is shown dividing into two separate cells, with one cell saying, "Divide!" and the other cell responding, "Divide!"

Summary

The comic strip humorously explores the idea of asexual cell division as a means of reproduction, with the main character attempting to divide himself into two separate cells. The strip pokes fun at the idea of unconventional methods of reproduction and the absurdity of the situation.

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