Dilbert cartoon first published on Monday 29th January 1990

Dilbert//289, first published 36 years ago on Monday 29th January 1990

Tags

dilbert dogbert so-called unwritten rules porcupines balloon store

Official transcript

Dilbert and Dogbert sit at the desk. Dogbert says, "I've decided to write down all of the so-called 'unwritten rules.'"

Dogbert looks at a piece of paper and says, "So far I have 'Don't phone after ten p.m.' and . . . Uh . . ."

Dilbert asks, "That's it?"

Dogbert asks, "How about 'Don't throw porcupines in a balloon store?'"

originally published on dilbert.com

Open source transcript

I'VE DECIDED TO WRITE DOWN ALL OF THE SO-CALLED *UNWRITTEN RULES." SO FAR I HAVE "DON'T PHONE AFTER TEN P.M." AND ... UH...

THAT'S IT ?

HOW ABOUT "DON'T THROW PORCUPINES IN A BALLOON STORE "?

collated from github.com/jvarn/dilbert-archive

AI Analysis

Comic Strip Title: "Unwritten Rules"

Summary:

The comic strip, originally published in 1990, revolves around a dog's attempt to clarify office rules. The story unfolds as follows:

• The dog, seated at a desk, announces its intention to write down all "unwritten rules."
• The dog then proceeds to declare, "Don't phone after ten P.M." and "Uh... That's it?"
• A colleague, sitting across from the dog, inquires about the rule prohibiting the throwing of porcupines in a balloon store.
• The dog responds with a puzzled expression, indicating that this rule was not included in its list.

The comic strip humorously highlights the absurdity of attempting to establish clear office rules and the potential for confusion that can arise when trying to define what is acceptable behavior.

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