Dilbert cartoon first published on Thursday 3rd August 1989

Dilbert//110, first published 37 years ago on Thursday 3rd August 1989

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dilbert dogbert tennis cans cannibals

Official transcript

Dilbert and Dogbert stand on a tennis court holding rackets. Dilbert asks, "Did you bring a can of balls as I asked you to?"

Dogbert replies, "Uh . . . Did you say CAN OF BALLS? I'll be right back."

Dogbert says to a cannibal in a grass skirt, "Sorry, turns out we don't need you after all."

The cannibal asks, "How about if I just eat the loser?"

originally published on dilbert.com

Open source transcript

DID YOU BRING A CAN OF BALLS AS I ASKED YOU TO ?

UH... DID YOU SAY CAN OF BALLS ?

I'LL BE RIGHT BACK.

SORRY. TURNS OUT WE DON'T NEED YOU AFTER ALL.

HOW ABOUT IF I JUST EAT THE LOSER ?

collated from github.com/jvarn/dilbert-archive

AI Analysis

Comic Strip Title: "Tennis Ball Conundrum"

Summary:

The comic strip revolves around a tennis game between two individuals, with one player asking the other to bring a can of balls. However, the second player misinterprets the request and brings a can of balls, which is met with confusion. The first player then clarifies that they need the balls, not the can. The second player, still perplexed, asks if they can eat the loser. The comic strip showcases a humorous exchange between the two players, highlighting the importance of clear communication in sports.

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