Dilbert cartoon first published on Friday 14th December 1990

Dilbert//608, first published 36 years ago on Friday 14th December 1990

Tags

dilbert transmitter television parts broadband multiplexer tuna cans space sock vaseline

Official transcript

Dilbert and three men sit at a table eating lunch. A man says, "Yeah, I once built an FM transmitter from old television parts . . ."

Another man says, "That's nothing . . . I built a broadband multiplexer from tuna cans and a lamp."

Dilbert says, ". . . My first orbiting space station was made entirely from old socks and Vaseline."

Dilbert thinks, "I hate going last."

originally published on dilbert.com

Open source transcript

YEAH, I ONCE BUILT AN FM TRANSMITTER FROM OLD TELEVISION PARTS...

THAT'S NOTHING... I BUILT A BROADBAND MULTIPLEXER FROM TUNA CANS AND A LAMP.

... MY FIRST ORBITING SPACE STATION WAS MADE ENTIRELY FROM OLD SOCKS AND VASELINE.

I HATE GOING LAST.

collated from github.com/jvarn/dilbert-archive

AI Analysis

Comic Strip Title: "Orbiting Space Station"

Summary:

The comic strip revolves around Dilbert, a character known for his sarcastic remarks and frustration with his job. In this particular strip, he is shown to be working on a project that involves building an orbiting space station.

Key Elements:

• Dilbert's Frustration: The strip begins with Dilbert expressing his frustration with his job, stating that he once built an FM transmitter from old television parts.
• The Project: Dilbert is then shown working on a project to build a broadband multiplexer from tuna cans and a lamp.
• The Outcome: The outcome of the project is not shown, but Dilbert's thoughts are displayed in a thought bubble, where he expresses his dislike for going to work.

Overall:

The comic strip pokes fun at the monotony and frustration that can come with working on projects that seem unnecessary or unfulfilling. Dilbert's sarcastic remarks and reactions add to the humor of the strip, making it a relatable and entertaining read for those who have experienced similar situations in their own work lives.

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