Dilbert cartoon first published on Sunday 22nd November 2020

Dilbert//11544, first published six years ago on Sunday 22nd November 2020

Satellite Launch

Tags

satellite, launch, radar, alien, spaceship, systems, technology, reality, suggestion, rocket, trajectory, bird, belgium

Official transcript

dilbert in control room with others: we've triple-checked all systems, and we are ready to launch the satellite. nothing can go wrong. initiating launch.

originally published on dilbert.com

Open source transcript

WEVE TRIPLE- CHECKED ALL SYSTEMS, AND WE ARE READY TO LAUNCH THE SATELLITE.

NOTHING CAN GO WRONG.

INITIATING LAUNCH.

NOTHING CAN GO WRONG?

WHAT IF AN ALIEN SPACESHIP APPEARS OVER THE LAUNCH SITE?

GAAA!!!

DON'T JINX US.

THAT'S NOT HOW REALITY WORKS. I CAN'T MAKE THINGS HAPPEN JUST BY SUGGESTING THEM.

YOU'RE WRONG!

THAT IS EXACTLY HOW REALITY WORKS!

SOMETHING JUST APPEARED ON RADAR DIRECTLY ABOVE THE ROCKET'S TRAJECTORY.

MAYBE IT'S A BIRD IT'S THE SIZE OF BELGIUM.

collated from github.com/jvarn/dilbert-archive

AI Analysis

Comic Strip Title: "An Alien Spaceship Appears Over the Launch Site"

Summary:

The comic strip, originally published in 2008, is a humorous take on the challenges of space exploration. It features Dilbert, a character known for his sarcastic wit and skepticism, as he navigates the complexities of launching a satellite into space.

Panel-by-Panel Breakdown:

• Panel 1: The comic begins with Dilbert's boss, Wally, announcing that they are ready to launch the satellite. Dilbert responds with skepticism, questioning the feasibility of the launch.
• Panel 2: Wally insists that nothing can go wrong, but Dilbert remains unconvinced. He suggests that they should initiate the launch anyway.
• Panel 3: The launch is successful, but an alien spaceship suddenly appears over the launch site. Dilbert is shocked and asks what could have caused this anomaly.
• Panel 4: Wally explains that an alien spaceship appears over the launch site, and Dilbert is incredulous. He points out that this is not how reality works and that they should focus on making things happen rather than suggesting them.
• Panel 5: Dilbert's coworker, Alice, chimes in, saying that the alien spaceship is actually a bird. Dilbert is unimpressed, pointing out that it's the size of Belgium.
• Panel 6: The comic ends with Dilbert's sarcastic remark, "Maybe it's a bird. It's the size of Belgium."

Humor and Themes:

The comic strip uses humor to highlight the absurdities of space exploration and the challenges of working in a bureaucratic environment. Dilbert's skepticism and sarcasm serve as a commentary on the flaws in the system, while Wally's optimism and Alice's naivety provide comedic relief. The strip also touches on themes of reality and the limits of human understanding, poking fun at the idea that we can control or predict the actions of others.

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