Dilbert cartoon first published on Friday 12th April 1996

Dilbert//2554, first published thirty years ago on Friday 12th April 1996

Tags

dogcart versus catbert dilbert death bob the donosuar fur wedgie lost paperwork ordering execustion

Official transcript

The caption says, "Dogbert versus Catbert."

Dogbert stands on Catbert's desk and says, "I understand you've sentenced Dilbert to death."

Catbert asks, "Is that a problem?"

Bob the Dinosaur stands behind Dogbert and looks menacing. Dogbert says, "My assistant, Bob the Dinosaur, will now demonstrate how to give a cat a 'fur wedgie.'"

Dilbert arrives at home carrying a briefcase. He says to Dogbert, "I've been pardoned. Somehow they lost the paperwork ordering my execution."

Dogbert responds, "It probably fell into a crack."

originally published on dilbert.com

Open source transcript

DOGBERT VERSUS CATBERT I UNDERSTAND YOU'VE SENTENCED DILBERT TO DEATH.

IS THAT A PROBLEM?

MY ASSISTANT, BOB THE DINOSAUR, WILL NOW DEMONSTRATE HOW TO GIVE A CAT A "FURWEDGIE." I'VE BEEN PARDONED.

SOMEHOW THEY LOST THE PAPERWORK ORDERING MY EXECUTION.

IT PROBABLY FELL INTO A CRACK.

collated from github.com/jvarn/dilbert-archive

AI Analysis

The comic strip is titled "Dogbert Versus Catbert" and was originally published in the United States.

Summary

The comic strip features a humorous exchange between Dogbert, a character who often serves as the main antagonist, and Catbert, another character who is depicted as a cat. The conversation takes place in a courtroom setting, with Dogbert on trial for murder. Dogbert is represented by his assistant, Bob the Dinosaur, who attempts to defend him by arguing that the death penalty is not a suitable punishment for a crime that was not premeditated.

Key Points

• Dogbert is on trial for murder.
• His assistant, Bob the Dinosaur, defends him in court.
• The judge asks Dogbert if he understands the sentence of death.
• Dogbert responds that he does not understand the problem with the sentence.
• Bob the Dinosaur explains that the death penalty is not a suitable punishment for a crime that was not premeditated.
• The judge is unconvinced and sentences Dogbert to death.
• Dogbert is seen in a cell, where he is visited by his assistant, who informs him that he has been pardoned. However, he has lost the paperwork ordering his execution, and it probably fell into a crack.

Humor

The comic strip uses humor to poke fun at the legal system and the absurdity of the situation. The use of anthropomorphic characters adds to the comedic effect, making the strip an entertaining read.

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