Dilbert cartoon first published on Wednesday 31st January 1990

Dilbert//291, first published 36 years ago on Wednesday 31st January 1990

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dilbert borrow car cruising vote tie change decision demand recount

Official transcript

Dilbert sits in his chair reading the newspaper and Dogbert stands on the hassock. Dilbert says, "No, you may NOT borrow the car to go cruising."

Dogbert says, "I think we should vote on it."

Dilbert replies, "Heh-heh . . Okay, but a tie means no change in the decision."

Dogbert says, "Fair enough."

Dogbert thinks as he drives the car, "I'm glad he didn't demand a recount."

originally published on dilbert.com

Open source transcript

NO, YOU MAY NOT BORROW THE CAR TO GO CRUISING.

I THINK WE SHOULD VOTE ON IT.

- ... OKAY, BUT A TIE MEANS NO CHANGE IN THE DECISION.

FAIR ENOUGH.

I'M GLAD HE DIDN'T DEMAND A RECOUNT

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AI Analysis

Comic Strip Title: "A Tie Means No Change in the Decision"

Summary:

The comic strip, originally published in 1990, features Dilbert, a character known for his sarcastic wit and office politics. In this particular strip, Dilbert is engaged in a conversation with his boss, who is attempting to justify a decision by stating that a tie means no change in the decision.

Key Points:

• Dilbert's boss claims that a tie means no change in the decision, despite the fact that the tie is not a vote.
• Dilbert responds by pointing out the absurdity of the situation, stating that a tie does not necessarily mean no change.
• The boss becomes defensive and insists that the tie means no change, leading to a humorous exchange between the two characters.
• The comic strip pokes fun at the idea of using a tie as a means of making a decision, highlighting the absurdity of the situation.

Overall:

The comic strip is a lighthearted commentary on the quirks of office politics and the sometimes absurd ways in which decisions are made. It showcases Dilbert's signature wit and sarcasm, making it a relatable and entertaining read for fans of the character.

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