Dilbert cartoon first published on Thursday 17th December 1992

Dilbert//1342, first published 34 years ago on Thursday 17th December 1992

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dilbert competitor massage helga company offer house

Official transcript

Dilbert sits across from a customer's desk wearing a suit and carrying a briefcase. The customer says, "Your competitor was here an hour ago . . ."

The man points to a woman holding a towel and massage oil and says, "He promised me a massage from Helga if I buy from his company. What's your offer?"

Dilbert replies, "I'll give you my house for Helga."

The man says, "You're new at this . . ."

originally published on dilbert.com

Open source transcript

THE SALESMAN...

YOUR COMPETITOR WAS HERE AN HOUR AGO...

HE PROMISED ME A MASSAGE FROM HELGA IF I BUY FROM HIS COMPANY. WHAT'S YOUR OFFER?

I'LL GIVE YOU MY HOUSE FOR HELGA.

YOU'RE NEW AT THIS...

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AI Analysis

Comic Strip Title: "A Massage Offer"

Summary:

The comic strip features Dilbert, a character known for his sarcastic humor and witty remarks, in a humorous situation. The story unfolds as follows:

• Dilbert's boss, a man named Adams, approaches him with an unusual proposal: a massage from Helga, a woman who works for his company, in exchange for a house.
• Dilbert is taken aback by the offer and responds with sarcasm, saying he'll give Adams his house for Helga.
• The conversation takes an unexpected turn when Adams reveals that Helga is new to the company and has not yet received any offers.

Key Elements:

• The comic strip showcases Dilbert's quick wit and ability to think on his feet.
• The exchange between Dilbert and Adams highlights the absurdity of the situation and the unexpected twist at the end.
• The comic strip pokes fun at the idea of workplace relationships and the blurred lines between personal and professional boundaries.

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