Dilbert cartoon first published on Monday 24th August 1998

Dilbert//3418, first published 28 years ago on Monday 24th August 1998

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dogbert con people insult people consult expensive demeaning

Official transcript

Dogbert sits on a rock in the middle of a field. Dogbert thinks, "I like to con people. And I like to insult people."

Dogbert thinks, "If you combine con and insult, you get "consult."

Dogbert stands on the boss' desk. Dogbert says, "I'm here to consult you."

The Boss says, "It sounds expensive and demeaning...okay."

originally published on dilbert.com

Open source transcript

I LIKE TO CON PEOPLE. AND I LIKE TO INSULT PEOPLE.

IF YOU COMBINE CON AND INSULT, YOU GET "CONSULT." I'M HERE TO CONSULT YOU.

IT SOUNDS EXPENSIVE AND DEMEANING.

... OKAY.

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AI Analysis

Comic Strip Title: "Con and Insult"

This comic strip, originally published in 1998, is a humorous take on the concept of "con" and "insult" people. The strip features a conversation between two characters, one of whom is a con artist and the other an insult comic.

Main Characters:

• The Con Artist: A character who enjoys deceiving and manipulating others for personal gain.
• The Insult Comic: A character who makes fun of people's weaknesses and flaws for entertainment purposes.

The Conversation:

The con artist and the insult comic engage in a conversation about their respective professions. The con artist expresses admiration for the insult comic's ability to insult people, while the insult comic is impressed by the con artist's skills in deceiving others.

The Punchline:

The punchline of the comic strip comes when the con artist suggests that if they combine their skills, they could create a new form of entertainment called "consulting." The insult comic is hesitant at first, but eventually agrees to join forces.

The Joke:

The joke relies on the unexpected twist of combining two seemingly unrelated professions to create a new one. The use of wordplay and clever language adds to the humor, making the comic strip an entertaining read.

Overall:

The "Con and Insult" comic strip is a lighthearted and humorous take on the concept of conning and insulting people. The use of wordplay and clever language makes it an entertaining read, and the unexpected twist at the end adds to the comedic effect.

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