Dilbert cartoon first published on Wednesday 28th October 1998

Dilbert//3483, first published 28 years ago on Wednesday 28th October 1998

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dogcart the consultant target market gullible moron commercials sincere actor

Official transcript

Caption: Dogbert the consultant. Dogbert stands on the conference table. Dogbert holds a pointer. Dogbert says, "Our target market is the gullible moron segment."

Dogbert points at a television. Dogbert says, "Our commercials will feature an actor who seems sincere."

The actor on the TV says, "I care about the rain forest... and you."

A couple sits on the couch and watches TV. The voice from the television says, "I like kittens... and you."

The man says, "Wow.. we made it into his top two."

originally published on dilbert.com

Open source transcript

DOGBERT THE CONSULTANT OUR TARGET MARKET IS THE GULLIBLE MORON SEGMENT.

OUR COMMERCIALS WILL FEATURE AN ACTOR WHO SEEMS SINCERE I CARE ABOUT THE RAIN FOREST... AND YOU I LIKE KITTENS ... AND YOU.

WOW... WE MADE IT INTO HIS TOP TWO.

CHIN

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AI Analysis

Comic Strip Title: "Moron Segment"

Summary:

The comic strip revolves around Dogbert, a consultant, who presents a proposal to his clients. He explains that their target market is the "gullible moron segment" and that their commercials will feature an actor who seems sincere. The clients are amused by the idea, and one of them expresses his preference for kittens over the actor.

Key Elements:

• Dogbert's clever marketing strategy
• The clients' amusement and approval
• The humorous contrast between the actor's sincerity and the clients' preferences

Overall:

The comic strip pokes fun at the absurdity of marketing strategies and the gullibility of some consumers. It highlights the creative ways in which consultants like Dogbert can come up with innovative ideas to appeal to their target audience.

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