Dilbert cartoon first published on Wednesday 30th September 2009
Dilbert//7473, first published seventeen years ago on Wednesday 30th September 2009
Tags
vacation pretending economy recession cat kitty litter confused animals
Official transcript
Vacationing in a bad economy Alice says, "I can't afford a big vacation this year."
Alice says, "So I bought some kitty litter and a 100-watt bulb. It's exactly like being at the beach."
Catbert thinks, "This could turn ugly."
originally published on dilbert.com
Open source transcript
VACATIONING IN A BAD ECONOMY I CAN'T AFFORD A BIG VACATION THIS YEAR.
SO I BOUGHT SOME KITTY LITTER AND A 100-WATT BULB.
IT'S EXACTLY LIKE BEING AT THE BEACH.
THIS COULD TURN UGLY.
collated from github.com/jvarn/dilbert-archive
AI Analysis
Title: "Vacationing in a Bad Economy"
Summary:
The comic strip depicts a conversation between Dilbert and his coworker, Wally. Dilbert is unhappy about his inability to afford a vacation this year. Wally suggests that he buy some "kitty litter" and a 100-watt bulb, implying that it's a cheap and unexciting vacation. Dilbert is skeptical but eventually decides to take Wally's advice.
Panel 1:
- Dilbert: I can't afford a big vacation this year.
- Wally: So I bought some kitty litter and a 100-watt bulb. It's exactly like being at the beach.
Panel 2:
- Dilbert: This could turn ugly.
Panel 3:
- Dilbert: (lying on the floor) I'm at the beach!
Humor:
The humor in the comic strip comes from the absurdity of Dilbert's situation and Wally's suggestion. The idea that buying kitty litter and a 100-watt bulb could be a substitute for a vacation is ridiculous, and Dilbert's reaction is relatable. The punchline, where Dilbert imagines himself at the beach while lying on the floor, adds to the comedic effect.
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