Dilbert cartoon first published on Friday 5th November 1993

Dilbert//1665, first published 33 years ago on Friday 5th November 1993

Tags

email dogbert dilbert computer ratbert punishment rat writers

Official transcript

Dogbert stands on the desk in front of the computer. Dogbert says, "We're being deluged by e-mail!"

Dogbert says, "The male writers heavily favor whacking Ratbert with the magazine."

Dilbert stands over Ratbert holding a rolled-up magazine. Dogbert continues, "And we have a number of helpful suggestions involving power tools."

Dilbert replies, "Boys will be boys."

originally published on dilbert.com

Open source transcript

WERE BEING DELUGED BY EMAIL!

THE MALE WRITERS HEAVILY FAVOR WHACKING RATBERT WITH THE MAGAZINE

AND WE HAVE A NUMBER OF HELPFUL SUGGESTIONS INVOLVING POWER TOOLS.

BOYS WILL BE BOYS

collated from github.com/jvarn/dilbert-archive

AI Analysis

Comic Strip Title: "Ratbert's Big Idea"

Summary:

The comic strip revolves around Ratbert, a mischievous character, and his attempt to impress his coworkers with a magazine article. The scene unfolds as follows:

• Ratbert presents the article to his coworkers, boasting about the male writers' favoritism towards whacking Ratbert with the magazine.
• The coworkers, amused by Ratbert's antics, respond with a mix of laughter and sarcasm.
• The strip concludes with Ratbert's declaration that "boys will be boys," leaving the reader to ponder the absurdity of the situation.

Key Elements:

• Ratbert's creative and humorous approach to getting attention from his coworkers
• The coworkers' reactions, ranging from amusement to sarcasm
• The lighthearted and playful tone of the comic strip, characteristic of the 'Dilbert' series.

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