Dilbert cartoon first published on Wednesday 8th December 1993

Dilbert//1698, first published 33 years ago on Wednesday 8th December 1993

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dilbert phil office computer cubicle stealing chair

Official transcript

Dilbert sneaks into a cubicle and thinks, "If the warehouse won't replace my broken chair, I'll just take one from somebody else."

Dilbert reaches for a chair and thinks, "Technically, it's not stealing because the chair belongs to the company either way."

Dilbert thinks, "What's the worst thing that could happen?"

Phil the Ruler of Heck stands behind Dilbert and says into a walkie-talkie, "Hold the elevator . . . Over."

originally published on dilbert.com

Open source transcript

IF THE WAREHOUSE WON'T REPLACE MY BROKEN CHAIR, I'LL JUST TAKE ONE FROM SOMEBODY ELSE TECHNICALLY, IT'S NOT STEALING BECAUSE THE CHAIR BELONGS TO THE COMPANY EITHER WAY.

WHAT'S THE WORST THING THAT COULD HAPPEN?

HOLD THE ELEVATOR.

.. OVER.

collated from github.com/jvarn/dilbert-archive

AI Analysis

Title: "The Chair Heist"

Summary:

The comic strip follows the misadventures of a man who attempts to replace his broken chair at work. However, his efforts are thwarted by the company's strict policies and the quirks of his coworkers.

Panel Breakdown:

• The first panel shows the man, dressed in a white shirt and tie, standing in front of a cubicle with a broken chair. He thinks to himself, "If the warehouse won't replace my broken chair, I'll just take one from somebody else."
• The second panel depicts the man trying to take a chair from an adjacent cubicle, but it belongs to the company, not the occupant. He thinks, "Technically, it's not stealing because the chair belongs to the company either way."
• The third panel shows the man holding a red elevator button, thinking, "What's the worst thing that could happen?" as he prepares to take drastic action.
• The final panel reveals the consequences of the man's actions, as he is caught by a coworker in a red devil costume, who asks, "Hold the elevator...over." The man is left standing alone, surrounded by the chaos he has created.

Humor and Themes:

The comic strip pokes fun at the absurdity of office politics and the lengths people will go to get what they want. The use of a broken chair as a catalyst for the story adds a relatable element, as many people can identify with the frustration of dealing with a damaged or inadequate workspace. The unexpected twist of the coworker in a red devil costume adds a layer of surprise and humor to the strip. Overall, the comic strip uses satire to comment on the quirks and challenges of working in an office environment.

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