Dilbert cartoon first published on Sunday 23rd January 1994

Dilbert//1744, first published 32 years ago on Sunday 23rd January 1994

Tags

company cellular dropped in john fish it out pager fell array of tools glasses toilet all needs

Official transcript

"I need a replacement for my company cellular phone."

originally published on dilbert.com

Open source transcript

I NEED A REPLACEMENT FOR MY COMPANY CELLULAR PHONE I DROPPED MINE IN THE..

JOHN AGAIN?? WHY DON'T YOU REACH IN AND FISH IT OUT ?

I TRIED, BUT THEN MY PAGER FELL IN TOO REACH IN AND GET THEM BOTH I TRIED OF COURSE, BUT WHEN MY VAST ARRAY OF WRITING TOOLS FELL IN THEY KIND OF WEDGED.

TRY IT AGAIN !!!

WHERE ARE YOUR GLASSES?

SHUT UP.

collated from github.com/jvarn/dilbert-archive

AI Analysis

Comic Strip Title: "Wedge of Despair"

Summary:

The comic strip revolves around a man's futile attempts to retrieve his company cellular phone from a wedged writing tool. The story unfolds in a series of eight panels, showcasing the man's escalating frustration as he tries various methods to dislodge the phone.

Key Events:

• The man initially requests a replacement for his phone but is told it is in the "John" (presumably a colleague).
• He then tries to fish the phone out himself, but it remains stuck.
• Undeterred, he attempts to reach in and retrieve the phone, only to find it still wedged.
• Frustrated, he asks where his glasses are, implying that he may have misplaced them in the process.

Humor and Commentary:

The comic strip pokes fun at the absurdity of the situation and the man's persistence in trying to retrieve the phone. It also highlights the challenges of working with technology and the importance of having the right tools (or glasses) on hand. The use of a wedged writing tool as a plot device adds to the humor and irony of the situation. Overall, the comic strip provides a lighthearted commentary on the frustrations of everyday life in the workplace.

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