Dilbert cartoon first published on Wednesday 11th November 1992

Dilbert//1306, first published 34 years ago on Wednesday 11th November 1992

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dilbert straw loser kill abusive coworker floyd blue short murderer cheater

Official transcript

Ted says to Dilbert and Wally, "Everybody pick a straw. The loser has to kill our abusive co-worker, Floyd."

Ted says, "Dilbert loses. He picked the blue straw."

Dilbert says, "I thought the SHORT straw loses."

Ted replies, "You're already a murderer; don't be a cheater too."

originally published on dilbert.com

Open source transcript

EVERYBODY PICK A STRAW.

THE LOSER HAS TO KILL OUR ABUSIVE CO-WORK- ER, FLOYD.

DILBERT LOSES. HE PICKED THE BLUE STRAW.

I THOUGHT THE SHORT STRAW LOSES.

YOU'RE ALREADY A MURDERER; DON'T BE A CHEATER TOO.

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AI Analysis

The comic strip is titled "Short Straw" and features Dilbert, a character known for his sarcastic and humorous take on office life. The story revolves around a game of chance where employees pick straws to determine their fate.

Panel 1: The first panel sets the scene, with Dilbert introducing the game to his coworkers. He explains that the loser will have to kill their abusive co-worker, Floyd. The other employees seem hesitant but willing to participate.

Panel 2: In the second panel, Dilbert picks the blue straw, indicating that he has lost the game. He is met with a mixture of reactions from his coworkers, ranging from concern to amusement.

Panel 3: The third panel shows Dilbert's coworkers discussing the outcome of the game. One of them comments on Dilbert's loss, saying, "You're already a murderer; don't be a cheater too." This line adds a layer of humor to the situation, as it implies that Dilbert's coworkers are aware of his dark past and are now questioning his integrity.

Overall: The comic strip uses humor to comment on the absurdity of office politics and the consequences of making deals with coworkers. The use of the straw-picking game as a metaphor for fate adds an element of unpredictability to the story, making it more engaging and entertaining.

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