Dilbert cartoon first published on Saturday 29th September 2001

Dilbert//4550, first published 25 years ago on Saturday 29th September 2001

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Official transcript

Headline: Cloning the Boss. Dilbert has on a doctor's uniform. The Boss is lying on an operation bed with a laser pointed at his head. The Boss asks, "Will this hurt?"

Dilbert responds, "I hope so."

Alice, Wally, and Asok enter the room. Alice says, "We heard it might hurt."

Wally asks, "May I push the button?"

The Boss looks nervous.

originally published on dilbert.com

Open source transcript

CLONING THE BOSS WILL THIS HURT?

I HOPE SO.

WE HEARD IT MIGHT HURT.

MAY I PUSH THE BUTTON?

collated from github.com/jvarn/dilbert-archive

AI Analysis

Comic Strip Title: "Cloning the Boss"

Summary:

The comic strip revolves around a dental appointment for the boss, where the dentist is intrigued by the possibility of cloning him. The boss, however, is hesitant and expresses concern about the potential consequences of being cloned.

Key Scenes:

• The dentist inquires if the boss will hurt during the procedure.
• The boss responds with a mix of hope and apprehension, saying "I hope so."
• The dentist and other patients in the waiting room begin to discuss the possibility of cloning the boss, with some expressing excitement and others skepticism.

Themes:

• The comic strip explores the themes of identity, humanity, and the consequences of playing with nature.
• It also touches on the idea of celebrity culture and the desire for fame and recognition.

Tone:

• The tone of the comic strip is humorous and satirical, poking fun at the idea of cloning a person and the potential consequences that could arise from it.
• The use of wordplay and clever dialogue adds to the comedic effect.

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