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Dilbert cartoon first published on Thursday 23rd August 2001

Dilbert//4513, first published 25 years ago on Thursday 23rd August 2001


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mismatch improve yourself my level gaining weight terrible haircut few teeth wear stained clothes tobacco


Official transcript

Dilbert and the woman from the gym are walking outside. The woman says, "We're such a mismatch that I doubt you'll ever improve yourself all the way to my level."

She continues, "Maybe I could meet you in the middle by gaining thirty pounds and getting a terrible haircut."

Dilbert and the woman sit on the bank of the river. She continues, "...Knock out a few teeth, wear stained clothes, chew tobacco..."

originally published on dilbert.com


Open source transcript

WE'RE SUCH A MISMATCH THAT I DOUBT YOU'LL EVER IMPROVE YOURSELF ALL THE WAY TO MY LEVEL.

MAYBE I COULD MEET YOU IN THE MIDDLE BY GAINING THIRTY POUNDS AND GETTING A TERRIBLE HAIRCUT.

... KNOCK OUT A FEW TEETH, WEAR STAINED CLOTHES, CHEW TOBACCO...

collated from github.com/jvarn/dilbert-archive


AI Analysis

Comic Strip Title: "A Mismatch"

Summary:

The comic strip features Dilbert and his love interest, Alice, in a humorous exchange.

  • Dilbert expresses his concern about their compatibility, citing their differences in appearance and lifestyle.
  • Alice responds by suggesting that they could meet in the middle by gaining weight and getting a haircut.
  • Dilbert rejects this idea, stating that he would rather knock out a few teeth, wear stained clothes, and chew tobacco than compromise his appearance.

Key Points:

  • The comic strip pokes fun at the idea of trying to fit into societal norms or expectations.
  • It highlights the importance of self-acceptance and individuality.
  • The exchange between Dilbert and Alice showcases their playful and witty banter.

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