Dilbert cartoon first published on Wednesday 20th May 1992

Dilbert//1131, first published 34 years ago on Wednesday 20th May 1992

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dilbert dogbert approve buying lenin body desk listening nostrils pencil holder

Official transcript

Dilbert says to Dogbert, "I didn't approve of you buying Lenin's body to begin with . . ."

The body lies across milk crates. Dilbert continues, "And I certainly don't approve of you making a desk out of it."

Dilbert asks, "Are you listening to me?"

Dogbert says, "Hey, if I flip him over I can use his nostrils as a pencil holder!"

originally published on dilbert.com

Open source transcript

I DIDN'T APPROVE OF YOU BUYING LENIN'S BODY TO BEGIN WITH...

AND I CERTAINLY DON'T APPROVE OF YOU MAKING A DESK OUT OF IT.

ARE YOU LISTENING TO ME?

HEY, IF I FLIP HIM OVER I CAN USE HIS NOSTRILS AS A PENCIL HOLDER!

collated from github.com/jvarn/dilbert-archive

AI Analysis

The comic strip, originally published in 1992, features Dilbert, a white dog, and his human friend, who is a businessman. The story begins with the businessman attempting to purchase Lenin's body from Dilbert, only to be met with resistance. Dilbert refuses to sell, citing that he didn't approve of the buyer's purchasing Lenin's body to begin with.

The businessman becomes increasingly frustrated, trying to negotiate with Dilbert. He offers to use his nostrils as a pencil holder if Dilbert agrees to sell. However, Dilbert remains firm in his decision, and the businessman ultimately leaves empty-handed.

The comic strip highlights the humorous and absurd nature of the situation, with the businessman's desperation and Dilbert's stubbornness creating a comedic exchange. The use of a white dog as the main character adds to the humor, as it is an unexpected twist on the typical office setting. Overall, the comic strip showcases the creative and witty writing of the 'Dilbert' series.

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