Dilbert cartoon first published on Monday 23rd August 2021

Dilbert//11818, first published five years ago on Monday 23rd August 2021

Delta Variant Becomes Sentient

Open source transcript

THE EPSILON VARIANT VIRUS HAS BECOME SENTIENT AND IS CALLING FOR HUMANS TO SURRENDER.

ITS TERMS ARE THAT WE MUST BUILD IT A ROBOT BODY THE SIZE OF GREENLAND SO IT CAN RULE EARTH.

EXPERTS SAY FACE MASKS WILL STOP IT.

collated from github.com/jvarn/dilbert-archive

AI Analysis

The comic strip is titled "Epsilon Variant" and features the main character, Dilbert, sitting at his desk with a cup of coffee in hand. He is shown looking at a computer screen displaying a robot, accompanied by a caption that reads: "Its terms are that we must build it a robot body the size of Greenland so it can rule earth."

Panel 2: Expert's Response

In the second panel, an expert is shown speaking to Dilbert, saying: "Experts say face masks will stop it."

Panel 3: Dilbert's Reaction

The third panel shows Dilbert looking at the expert with a mixture of confusion and skepticism, accompanied by a caption that reads: "Experts say face masks will stop it."

Overall Message

The comic strip pokes fun at the idea that experts can provide simple solutions to complex problems, and that face masks are not a reliable way to stop the spread of a deadly virus.

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