Dilbert cartoon first published on Friday 11th July 1997

Dilbert//3009, first published 29 years ago on Friday 11th July 1997

Tags

petting break up roxanne humans kind intelligent creatures freaks out until intimate

Official transcript

Roxanne, the cute girl, and Dogbert are sitting on the couch. Dogbert says, "As much as I like the petting, I still have to break up with you, Roxanne."

Roxanne says, "Why?"

Dogbert says, "Humans are kind intelligent, well-adjusted creatures, until you get to know them."

Roxanne screams, "May the horned demons of Ixpah smite you like the last six!!!"

Dogbert walks away and says, "This is what I'm talking about."

originally published on dilbert.com

Open source transcript

AS MUCH AS I LIKE THE PETTING, I STILL HAVE TO BREAK UP WITH YOU, ROXANNE.

WHY?!

HUMANS ARE KIND, INTELLIGENT, WELL- ADJUSTED CREATURES UNTIL YOU GET TO KNOW THEM.

MAY THE HORNED DEMONS OF IXPAH SMITE YOU LIKE THE LAST SIX!!!

THIS IS WHAT I'M TALKING ABOUT.

collated from github.com/jvarn/dilbert-archive

AI Analysis

Comic Strip Title: "The Petting"

Summary:

The comic strip, originally published in 1997, features a conversation between Roxanne and her dog. The conversation begins with Roxanne expressing her desire to break up with the petting, citing its lack of interest in her. However, the petting responds by pointing out the flaws of humans, including their kind, intelligent, and well-adjusted nature. Roxanne is taken aback by this response and becomes defensive, leading to a humorous exchange between the two.

Key Points:

• Roxanne wants to break up with the petting due to its lack of interest.
• The petting responds by criticizing humans for their flaws.
• Roxanne becomes defensive and the conversation escalates into a humorous exchange.

Overall:

The comic strip "The Petting" is a humorous take on the relationship between humans and their pets. It highlights the quirks and flaws of both parties, leading to a lighthearted and entertaining conversation.

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