Dilbert cartoon first published on Monday 8th July 1996

Dilbert//2641, first published thirty years ago on Monday 8th July 1996

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supreme ruler earth go outside runa round mouth open fresh air exercise hate flies health

Official transcript

Dilbert and Dogbert walk on the grass. Dogbert says, "Someday when I become the supreme ruler of earth . . ."

Dilbert and Dogbert sit on a park bench. Dogbert continues, "I'll order everybody to go outside once a day and run around with their mouths open."

Dilbert asks, "Because you support fresh air and exercise?"

Dogbert replies, "Because I hate flies."

originally published on dilbert.com

Open source transcript

SOMEDAY WHEN I BECOME THE SUPREME RULER OF EARTH...

I'LL ORDER EVERYBODY TO GO OUTSIDE ONCE A DAY AND RUN AROUND WITH THEIR MOUTHS OPEN.

BECAUSE YOU SUPPORT FRESH AIR AND EXERCISE?

BECAUSE I HATE FLIES.

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AI Analysis

Comic Strip Title: "The Supreme Ruler of Earth"

Summary:

This 'Dilbert' comic strip follows the character of Dilbert, a bespectacled, brown-haired man with a distinctive hairstyle, as he ponders becoming the supreme ruler of Earth. He envisions a world where people would order themselves to go outside daily and engage in physical activity, such as running. However, his own preference for fresh air and exercise is compromised by his dislike of flies, which he finds to be a nuisance.

Key Elements:

• Dilbert's ambition to become the supreme ruler of Earth
• His desire for people to prioritize outdoor activities
• His personal preference for fresh air and exercise
• His dislike of flies, which hinders his enjoyment of outdoor activities

Humor and Satire:

The comic strip uses humor and satire to comment on human behavior and societal norms. It pokes fun at the idea of someone wanting to impose their will on others, while also highlighting the challenges of finding common ground with others who may have different preferences. The strip's lighthearted tone and relatable characters make it an entertaining read for fans of the 'Dilbert' series.

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