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Dilbert cartoon first published on Friday 24th May 1991

Dilbert//769, first published 35 years ago on Friday 24th May 1991


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dogbert solitaire cards random declare winner satisfying arm chair desk


Official transcript

Dogbert sits at a table holding some playing cards. He thinks, "I can't remember the rules for solitaire."

Dogbert thinks, "I'll just put the cards in random piles and then declare myself the winner."

Dilbert sits back in the chair and looks at the piles. He thinks, "That was surprisingly satisfying."

originally published on dilbert.com


Open source transcript

I CAN'T REMEMBER THE RULES FOR SOLITAIRE.

I'LL JUST PUT THE CARDS IN RANDOM PILES AND THEN DECLARE MYSELF THE WINNER.

THAT WAS SURPRISINGLY SATISFYING.

collated from github.com/jvarn/dilbert-archive


AI Analysis

The comic strip is titled "Solitaire Rules" and features Dilbert, a character known for his sarcastic wit and frustration with office politics.

Strip Summary

  • Dilbert is sitting at his desk, looking bored and uninterested.
  • He is thinking about the rules for solitaire, a card game.
  • He decides to create his own rules by putting the cards in random piles and declaring himself the winner.

Humor and Commentary

  • The humor in this strip comes from Dilbert's creative solution to a mundane task and his willingness to cheat to win.
  • The strip pokes fun at the idea that some people will do whatever it takes to win, even if it means breaking the rules or being dishonest.
  • The strip also highlights Dilbert's sarcastic personality and his tendency to find humor in everyday situations.

Overall

  • The comic strip is a lighthearted and humorous take on the challenges of office work and the importance of following rules.

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