Dilbert cartoon first published on Friday 16th January 1998

Dilbert//3198, first published 28 years ago on Friday 16th January 1998

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skeptics association rats claims bad experinces jurors oj simpson trial debunk hubble telescope

Official transcript

A man in glasses and a sweatshirt jacket walks in. Dilbert says, "I'm glad the Skeptics Association sent you to debunk my rat's claims of ESP."

The skeptic says, "The others don't go out much since their bad experiences as jurors on the O. J. Simpson trial."

Dilbert hangs up a coat on the coatrack. Dilbert says, "Well, I'm glad you could make it."

The skeptic says, "Let's hurry. I have to debunk the so-called Hubble Telescope later today."

originally published on dilbert.com

Open source transcript

I'M GLAD THE "SKEPTICS ASSOCIATION" SENT YOU TO DEBUNK MY RAT'S CLAIMS OF ESP.

THE OTHERS DON'T GO OUT MUCH SINCE THEIR BAD EXPERIENCES AS AS JURORS ON THE O.J. SIMPSON TRIAL.

WELL, I'M GLAD YOU COULD MAKE IT.

LET'S HURRY.

I HAVE TO DEBUNK THE SO-CALLED HUBBLE TELESCOPE LATER TODAY.

collated from github.com/jvarn/dilbert-archive

AI Analysis

Comic Strip Title: "The Skeptics Association"

Summary:

• The comic strip features Dilbert, a character known for his sarcastic wit and skepticism.
• In this strip, Dilbert is approached by a man representing the "Skeptics Association," who asks him to debunk his rat's claims of ESP.
• Dilbert is initially hesitant but eventually agrees to take on the task.
• As he begins to investigate, he becomes increasingly frustrated with the lack of evidence and the absurdity of the claims.
• The strip pokes fun at the idea of pseudoscience and the gullibility of some individuals who claim to have paranormal experiences.

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