Dilbert cartoon first published on Wednesday 9th April 2003

Dilbert//5107, first published 23 years ago on Wednesday 9th April 2003

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body double despots most successful double take hit personal dress code dress intern

Official transcript

Dogbert stands on The Boss' desk and says, "You need a body double. They're popular with your most successful despots."

Dogbert continues, "If someone tries to ambush you into making a decision, the double will take the hit."

The Boss approaches Asok with a pointy-haired hat in his hands and says, "I want you to think of this as your own personal dress code."

originally published on dilbert.com

Open source transcript

YOU NEED A BODY DOUBLE. THEY'RE POPULAR WITH YOUR MOST SUCCESSFUL DESPOTS.

IF SOMEONE TRIES TO AMBUSH YOU INTO MAKING A DECISION, THE DOUBLE WILL TAKE THE HIT.

I WANT YOU TO THINK OF THIS AS YOUR OWN PERSONAL DRESS CODE.

collated from github.com/jvarn/dilbert-archive

AI Analysis

Comic Strip Title: "Body Double"

Summary:

The comic strip revolves around a character named Dilbert, who is seeking a body double due to the popularity of his most successful despots. In the first panel, Dilbert explains that he needs a body double because they're popular with his most successful despots. The second panel shows Dilbert sitting at a desk, where he meets with a body double who is dressed in a suit and tie. The body double is holding a mirror, and Dilbert asks him to think of this as his own personal dress code. The third panel depicts the body double adjusting his tie, while Dilbert looks on with a mixture of confusion and amusement.

Key Elements:

• Dilbert's desire for a body double to increase his popularity
• The body double's role in helping Dilbert achieve success
• The humorous exchange between Dilbert and the body double regarding dress code

Overall:

The comic strip pokes fun at the idea of seeking fame and success through unconventional means, highlighting the absurdity of Dilbert's situation. The use of a body double as a prop adds to the comedic effect, making the strip an entertaining and lighthearted commentary on the human desire for recognition.

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