Dilbert cartoon first published on Wednesday 9th January 2002

Dilbert//4652, first published 24 years ago on Wednesday 9th January 2002

Tags

unemployed drive electric car abs not romantic turn on socialize mingle party drinks

Official transcript

Dilbert approaches a woman at a party and says, "I'm unemployed and I drive an electric car."

Dilbert continues, "These are my abs. I talk too much about myself and I'm not romantic."

Dilbert continues, "I realize it's a long shot but does any of that turn you on?"

originally published on dilbert.com

Open source transcript

I'M UNEMPLOYED AND I DRIVE AN ELECTRIC CAR.

THESE ARE MY ABS. I TALK TOO MUCH ABOUT MYSELF AND I'M NOT ROMANTIC.

I REALIZE IT'S A LONG SHOT BUT DOES ANY OF THAT TURN YOU ON?

collated from github.com/jvarn/dilbert-archive

AI Analysis

Comic Strip Title: "Unemployment and a Newfound Passion"

Summary:

The comic strip follows the misadventures of Dilbert, a character known for his witty observations and sarcastic humor. In this particular strip, Dilbert finds himself unemployed and decides to take up driving an electric car as a hobby. However, his enthusiasm is short-lived as he becomes overly invested in discussing his abs with a woman he meets at a bar.

Key Panels:

• Panel 1: Dilbert introduces himself as unemployed and an electric car driver.
• Panel 2: Dilbert boasts about his abs, which he claims are too much about himself and not romantic.
• Panel 3: The woman responds, asking if the car turns him on, to which Dilbert replies that it's a long shot but does turn him on.

Humor and Satire:

The comic strip pokes fun at Dilbert's awkward social interactions and his tendency to focus on himself. The humor lies in the absurdity of his situation and the woman's deadpan response. The strip also touches on the theme of unemployment and the challenges of finding new hobbies or passions in life. Overall, the comic strip is a lighthearted and humorous take on the struggles of everyday life.

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