Dilbert cartoon first published on Thursday 9th September 1993

Dilbert//1608, first published 33 years ago on Thursday 9th September 1993

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ratbert dilbert computer singing barry manilow

Official transcript

Dilbert sits at his desk and Ratbert stands on the monitor. Ratbert says, "I figured that you would respect me more if I had some sort of talent."

Ratbert says, "So I taught myself to sing Barry Manilow's greatest hits while slapping my head rhythmically."

Ratbert sings, "A-a-at the Copa (slap) ow! Copa Cabana (slap) ow!"

Dilbert says, "I'm actually enjoying this and it deeply disturbs me."

originally published on dilbert.com

Open source transcript

I FIGURED THAT YOU WOULD RESPECT ME MORE IF I HAD SOME SORT OF TALENT.

SO I TAUGHT MYSELF TO SING BARRY MANILOW'S GREATEST HITS WHILE SLAPPING MY HEAD RHYTHMICALLY.

A-A-AT THE COPA SLAP: OW! COPA CABANA I'M ACTUALLY ENJOYING THIS AND IT DEEPLY DISTURBS ME.

collated from github.com/jvarn/dilbert-archive

AI Analysis

The comic strip is titled "Respect" and features Dilbert, a character known for his sarcastic humor and workplace frustrations. The strip revolves around Dilbert's desire for respect from his boss, which he believes is only attainable through singing Barry Manilow's greatest hits while slapping his head rhythmically.

Key Elements:

• Dilbert's attempt to gain respect through an unconventional method
• His boss's skepticism and amusement at the situation
• A humorous commentary on the challenges of seeking respect in the workplace

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