Dilbert cartoon first published on Wednesday 11th February 1998

Dilbert//3224, first published 28 years ago on Wednesday 11th February 1998

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silly putty fake beauty mark too much beauty fashion headquarters heroin chic dogs with tumors

Official transcript

Dilbert is sitting in a chair and Dogbert says, 'Do you have any 'silly putty' I can use as a fake beauty mark?"

Dilbert and Dogbert ist on Dilbert's bed. Dogbert has a huge lump of silly putty on his head. Dilbert holds upa mirror and says, "Maybe you should use less."

Dogbert says, "There's no such thing as too much beauty."

Meanwhile, at fashion headquaters... One guy looks a photograph and says, "We got away with 'heroin chic.' What's next?"

The other guy says, "How about dogs with tumors?"

A big pile of photos lies onthe table.

originally published on dilbert.com

Open source transcript

DO YOU HAVE ANY "SILLY PUTTY" I CAN USE AS A FAKE BEAUTY MARK?

MAYBE YOU SHOULD USE LESS THERE'S NO SUCH THING AS TOO MUCH BEAUTY.

MEANWHILE, AT FASHION HEADQUARTERS...

WE GOT AWAY WITH "HEROIN CHIC." WHAT'S HOW ABOUT DOGS NEXT?

WITH TUMORS?

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AI Analysis

Comic Strip Title: "Silly Putty" and "Heroin Chic"

Summary:

The comic strip revolves around Dilbert, a character known for his sarcastic wit and critiques of corporate culture. In this particular strip, Dilbert is engaged in a conversation with his boss, who inquires about the use of "silly putty" as a fake beauty mark. Dilbert responds by suggesting that the boss should use less, as there is no such thing as too much beauty. The conversation takes a turn when the boss reveals that they have been away with "heroin chic," prompting Dilbert to ask about dogs with tumors.

Key Elements:

• Silly Putty: A popular children's toy made of a soft, pliable material that can be molded and stretched.
• Heroin Chic: A fashion trend in the 1990s characterized by a thin, emaciated appearance, often associated with heroin addiction.
• Dogs with Tumors: A topic of conversation that adds to the absurdity of the strip.

Humor and Satire:

The comic strip uses humor and satire to critique corporate culture and the absurdity of certain fashion trends. The conversation between Dilbert and his boss is laced with sarcasm and irony, highlighting the ridiculousness of using silly putty as a beauty mark and the boss's fascination with heroin chic. The mention of dogs with tumors adds to the absurdity of the strip, creating a humorous and satirical commentary on the excesses of corporate culture.

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