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Dilbert cartoon first published on Tuesday 1st July 2008

Dilbert//7017, first published eighteen years ago on Tuesday 1st July 2008


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anti dilbert ahhihilated leaves vacuum spf50 garbageman advice


Official transcript

Dilbert says, "I created an anti-Dilbert, but I don't know how to prevent him from being annihilated by matter when he leaves the vacuum."

The Garbageman says, "If you don't know how to do it, and he's the anti-you, that means he knows how."

Anti-Dilbert says, "Matterscreen, SPF 50. Duh."

originally published on dilbert.com


Open source transcript

I CREATED AN ANTI- DILBERT, BUT I DONT KNOW HOW TO PREVENT HIM FROM BEING ANNIHILATED BY MATTER WHEN HE LEAVES THE VACUUM.

IF YOU DON'T KNOW HOW TO DO IT, AND HE'S THE ANTI-YOU, THAT MEANS HE KNOWS HOW.

MATTERSCREEN, SPF 50.

DUH

collated from github.com/jvarn/dilbert-archive


AI Analysis

Comic Strip Title: "Anti-Dilbert"

Summary:

The comic strip features Dilbert, a character known for his sarcastic and anti-authoritarian views, as the central figure. The strip is divided into three panels, each with a unique scene and dialogue.

Panel 1:

  • Dilbert is shown standing in front of a group of people, including his boss, Wally.
  • He is wearing a white lab coat and holding a small plant.
  • The text reads: "I created an anti-Dilbert, but I don't know how to prevent him from being annihilated by matter when he leaves the vacuum."

Panel 2:

  • Dilbert is shown standing in front of a large machine, with a sign that reads "Matterscreen, SPF 50."
  • He is wearing a black shirt and a black hat.
  • The text reads: "If you don't know how to do it, and he's the anti-you, that means he knows how."

Panel 3:

  • Dilbert is shown standing in front of a mirror, looking at his reflection.
  • He is wearing a white shirt and a black hat.
  • The text reads: "Duh."

Overall:

The comic strip pokes fun at the idea of creating an "anti-Dilbert" and the challenges that come with it. The use of humor and satire highlights the absurdity of trying to create a being that is the opposite of oneself. The strip also touches on the theme of self-awareness and the importance of knowing one's own strengths and weaknesses.

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