Dilbert cartoon first published on Wednesday 25th December 1996

Dilbert//2811, first published thirty years ago on Wednesday 25th December 1996

Tags

decoy suitcase airline distracted lose decoy sneak emergency carry on eat their food

Official transcript

Dogbert sits on the dresser watching Dilbert pack. Dilbert closes a suitcase and tells Dogbert, "This suitcase is the decoy."

Dilbert explains, "While the airline is distracted trying to lose the decoy, I'll sneak aboard with this emergency carry-on bag."

Dogbert asks, "What if they try to make you eat their food?"

Dogbert replies, "Fake vomit. They'll think I already ate."

originally published on dilbert.com

Open source transcript

THIS SUITCASE IS THE DECOY.

WHILE THE AIRLINE IS DISTRACTED TRYING TO LOSE THE DECOY, I'LL SNEAK ABOARD WITH THIS EMERGENCY CARRYON BAG.

WHAT IF THEY TRY TO MAKE YOU EAT THEIR FOOD?

FAKE VOMIT.

THEY'LL THINK I ALREADY ATE.

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AI Analysis

Comic Strip Title: "The Decoy Suitcase"

Summary:

The comic strip, originally published in 1996, features Dilbert and his dog, Dogbert, in a humorous scenario. The strip consists of three panels, each with a caption and illustration.

Panel 1:

• Caption: "This suitcase is the decoy."
• Illustration: Dilbert is shown holding a suitcase, while Dogbert looks on.

Panel 2:

• Caption: "While the airline is distracted trying to lose the decoy, I'll sneak aboard with this emergency carry-on bag."
• Illustration: Dilbert is depicted sneaking onto an airplane with a small bag, while the airline staff is distracted by the decoy suitcase.

Panel 3:

• Caption: "What if they try to make you eat their food?"
• Illustration: Dilbert is shown eating food from the airplane's meal tray, while Dogbert looks on with a concerned expression.

Overall:

The comic strip is a lighthearted and humorous take on the challenges of air travel. The use of a decoy suitcase and a clever plan to sneak onto the plane adds to the comedic effect. The final panel's focus on the food aspect of air travel adds a relatable touch to the strip.

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