Dilbert cartoon first published on Wednesday 28th May 1997

Dilbert//2965, first published 29 years ago on Wednesday 28th May 1997

Tags

cloud of doom dangerous and sexy lighting strikes woman flirting with dilbert

Official transcript

Dilbert stands in a crowd of people at a party. The cloud of doom floats above his head. A woman says, "I notice you have a cloud of doom. I must admit it makes you seem dangerous and sexy."

A bolt of lightning from the cloud strikes the woman. Dilbert says, "Sorry. That happens to everyone who gets near me."

The woman replies, "No problem. I'm one of those women who never learn."

Smoke rises from the woman and her clothes are charred.

originally published on dilbert.com

Open source transcript

DOOM I NOTICE YOU HAVE A CLOUD OF DOOM.

I MUST ADMIT IT MAKES YOU SEEM DANGEROUS AND SEXY.

SORRY. THAT HAPPENS TO EVERYONE WHO GETS NEAR ME.

NO PROBLEM.

I'M ONE OF THOSE WOMEN WHO NEVER LEARN.

collated from github.com/jvarn/dilbert-archive

AI Analysis

Comic Strip Title: "Cloud of Doom"

Summary:

The comic strip features Dilbert, a character known for his sarcastic wit and observations on workplace culture. In this strip, he encounters a woman who claims to be one of those women who never learn.

• The woman is described as being near him, which causes Dilbert to become concerned about his safety.
• He jokes about the "cloud of doom" surrounding her, implying that she is somehow cursed or jinxed.
• The woman responds by saying that she is one of those women who never learn, suggesting that she has a pattern of making poor decisions or getting into trouble.
• Dilbert's response is to apologize for the situation, implying that he is not responsible for the woman's behavior.

Key Points:

• The comic strip uses humor to comment on the idea that some people are destined to make mistakes or get into trouble.
• The use of the "cloud of doom" as a metaphor adds to the comedic effect, implying that the woman is somehow surrounded by bad luck.
• The strip also touches on the theme of workplace culture and the challenges of dealing with difficult colleagues or acquaintances.

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