Dilbert cartoon first published on Friday 20th October 1995

Dilbert//2379, first published 31 years ago on Friday 20th October 1995

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angel promoted top angel angel on earth help people mission assigned halo given wally new hair buns of steel price list

Open source transcript

MISTER DOGBERT, WEVE DECIDED TO SEND YOU BACK TO EARTH AS AN ANGEL.

YOUR MISSION IS TO HELP PEOPLE IN NEED.

WE HAVE GIVEN YOU SPECIAL WELL BE POWERS.

WATCHING.

OKAY, SO WHAT'S THE PRICE FOR NEW HAIR PLUS BUNS OF STEEL?

IT'S ALL ON THE PRICE SHEET.

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AI Analysis

Title: "The Price of a Miracle"

Summary:

The comic strip, originally published in the 'Dilbert' series, revolves around a humorous conversation between an angel and a man named Dogbert. The angel, sent by Mister Dogbert, is tasked with helping people in need. However, Dogbert's expectations are not what they seem.

Key Points:

• Dogbert requests the angel's assistance in helping people in need.
• The angel agrees, but Dogbert has a condition: he wants the angel to provide special powers.
• The angel complies, but Dogbert's expectations are revealed to be centered around his own desires rather than genuinely helping others.
• Dogbert asks the angel to give him new hair and buns of steel, highlighting his self-centered nature.
• The angel is taken aback by Dogbert's request, but ultimately agrees to fulfill his wishes.

Humor and Commentary:

The comic strip uses satire to comment on the human tendency to prioritize personal desires over the well-being of others. Dogbert's character represents this self-centeredness, while the angel serves as a symbol of selflessness. The strip pokes fun at the idea that even those who claim to want to help others may have ulterior motives.

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