Dilbert cartoon first published on Tuesday 19th April 1994

Dilbert//1830, first published 32 years ago on Tuesday 19th April 1994

Tags

static copyright fifty billion film library blow deal copyrighted everything

Official transcript

You can't copyright the static on blank TV channels! "I already did."

"You can't let my company pay fifty billion dollars to buy your so-called film library."

"I already am."

"I may have to blow the whistle on this deal."

"It'll have to be a nose whistle - I copyrighted everything else."

originally published on dilbert.com

Open source transcript

YOU CAN'T COPYRIGHT THE STATIC ON BLANK TV CHANNELS!

I ALREADY DID.

4-11 YOU CAN'T LET MY COMPANY PAY FIFTY BILLION DOLLARS TO BUY YOUR SO-CALLED FILM LIBRARY.

I ALREADY AM.

I MAY HAVE TO BLOW THE WHISTLE ON THIS LITTLE DEAL.

IT'LL HAVE TO BE A NOSE WHISTLE -- 1 COPYRIGHTED EVERYTHING ELSE.

collated from github.com/jvarn/dilbert-archive

AI Analysis

Title: "The Whistle Deal"

Summary:

This 'Dilbert' comic strip, originally published in 1994, revolves around a humorous exchange between Dilbert and his boss, Scott Adams. The scene unfolds in a conference room, where Adams is attempting to negotiate a deal with Dilbert.

• Adams' Demand: Adams demands that Dilbert sign a contract that prohibits him from copying static from blank TV channels. He also insists that Dilbert cannot let his company pay fifty billion dollars to purchase his so-called film library.
• Dilbert's Response: Dilbert responds by claiming that he already has a whistle and that it will have to be a nose whistle. He then proceeds to blow the whistle, stating that he copyrighted everything else.
• Adams' Reaction: Adams is left bewildered by Dilbert's response, highlighting the absurdity of the situation.

Key Takeaways:

• The comic strip showcases the humorous dynamic between Dilbert and his boss, Scott Adams.
• The exchange highlights the absurdity of corporate negotiations and the creative ways in which characters can respond to ridiculous demands.
• The comic strip is a lighthearted commentary on the quirks of office life and the importance of humor in dealing with challenging situations.

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