Dilbert cartoon first published on Thursday 4th September 2003

Dilbert//5255, first published 23 years ago on Thursday 4th September 2003

Tags

make exceptions created on seeing machines dead dinosaurs animal prodcuts naked electricity from oil

Official transcript

Mike the Vegan.

originally published on dilbert.com

Open source transcript

MIKE THE VEGAN I USE NO ANIMAL PRODUCTS WHATSOEVER!

YOUR CLOTHES WERE CREATED ON SEWING MACHINES THAT USED ELECTRICITY FROM COAL AND OIL, AND THOSE COME FROM DEAD DINOSAURS.

I NEED TO START MAKING EXCEPTIONS.

collated from github.com/jvarn/dilbert-archive

AI Analysis

Comic Strip Title: "Vegan Conundrum"

Summary:

The comic strip follows Mike, a self-proclaimed vegan, as he grapples with the paradox of his dietary choices. The strip is divided into three panels, each presenting a humorous and thought-provoking commentary on the challenges of maintaining a vegan lifestyle.

Panel 1:

• Mike proudly declares, "I use no animal products whatsoever!"
• His coworker, Dilbert, responds with a skeptical expression, hinting at the potential flaws in Mike's argument.

Panel 2:

• Dilbert reveals that Mike's clothes were created on sewing machines powered by electricity generated from coal and oil.
• This unexpected twist raises questions about the environmental impact of Mike's fashion choices.

Panel 3:

• Mike acknowledges the irony of his situation, stating, "I need to start making exceptions."
• The final panel shows Mike walking away, lost in thought, as he contemplates the complexities of his vegan lifestyle.

Overall:

The comic strip cleverly highlights the contradictions inherent in Mike's veganism, poking fun at the idea that it is possible to completely avoid animal products in modern society. Through its witty dialogue and relatable characters, the strip offers a lighthearted commentary on the challenges of making environmentally conscious choices.

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