Dilbert cartoon first published on Monday 18th July 2022

Dilbert//12147, first published four years ago on Monday 18th July 2022

Won Space Laser Bid

Open source transcript

WE WON THE BID TO BUILD A SPACE LASER FOR PLANETARY DEFENSE.

I CAN'T TELL YOU THE TOP-SECRET REASON WE NEED TO RUSH, BUT WE NEED TO RUSH.

ARE WE AT WAR WITH AN ALIEN INVADER?

NO, THAT WOULD IMPLY OUR SIDE HAS WEAPONS TOO.

collated from github.com/jvarn/dilbert-archive

AI Analysis

Comic Strip Title: "Space Laser for Planetary Defense"

Summary:

• The comic strip revolves around a conversation between a group of individuals discussing a proposal to build a space laser for planetary defense.
• One participant expresses concern about the need for speed, prompting another to ask if they are at war with an alien invader.
• The response is that the laser would imply the presence of weapons on their side, suggesting that the true purpose of the laser is to deter an alien invasion.

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