Dilbert cartoon first published on Tuesday 14th February 2006

Dilbert//6149, first published twenty years ago on Tuesday 14th February 2006

Official transcript

I'd better put some lipstick on this pig. "Behold the most exciting technical challenge since the dawn of the microprocessor!"

"I must rub it on my body before I assign it to you...Oooh oooh!"

"I'll need tongs."

originally published on dilbert.com

Open source transcript

I'D BETTER PUT SOME LIPSTICK ON THIS PIG.

BEHOLD THE MOST EXCITING TECHNICAL CHALLENGE SINCE THE DAWN OF THE MICROPROCESSOR!

I MUST RUB IT ON MY BODY BEFORE I ASSIGN IT TO YOU...

!

I'LL NEED TONGS.

collated from github.com/jvarn/dilbert-archive

AI Analysis

Title: "The Dawn of the Microprocessor"

Summary:

This comic strip, originally published in, features Dilbert and his coworker engaged in a humorous conversation about the dawn of the microprocessor.

Panel 1:

• Dilbert is seen holding a pig and saying, "I'd better put some lipstick on this pig."
• His coworker responds with a skeptical expression, questioning the purpose of the lipstick.

Panel 2:

• Dilbert explains that he is preparing for an exciting technical challenge related to the dawn of the microprocessor.
• His coworker remains unimpressed, asking if he needs to rub the lipstick on his body before assigning it to someone.

Panel 3:

• Dilbert responds with a sarcastic tone, saying, "I'll need tongs."
• The coworker looks confused, and the conversation ends with Dilbert's comment.

Overall:

The comic strip pokes fun at the idea of applying lipstick to a pig, symbolizing the challenges of working with complex technology. The conversation between Dilbert and his coworker highlights the absurdity of the situation, making for an entertaining and relatable read.

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