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Dilbert cartoon first published on Monday 25th April 1994

Dilbert//1836, first published 32 years ago on Monday 25th April 1994


Tags

making copies spits out commands in copier paper photocopy paper flys crinkle


Open source transcript

QUANTITY... TWO SIDED REDUCED TO 98%..

COLLATED... WITH STAPLE ... PORTRAIT... TWO COLORS... DARKEN LEGALSIZE PAPER THIP!

CRINKLE!

SPOIT!

4-15 IF YOU WANT APHOTOCOPY SET "THIP CRINKLE AND SPOIT" TO NO.

IT MAKES COPIES TOO ?P

collated from github.com/jvarn/dilbert-archive


AI Analysis

Comic Strip Title: "The Photocopy Conundrum"

Summary:

The comic strip, originally published in 1994, revolves around a humorous exchange between a man and a woman in an office setting.

Key Elements:

  • The man, seated at a desk, is shown holding a piece of paper with a list of instructions for photocopying.
  • The woman, standing opposite him, asks if he wants a photocopy set "thip crinkle and spoit" to no.
  • The man responds with confusion, questioning the meaning of the phrase.
  • The woman's response is that it makes copies too, leaving the man perplexed.

Humor and Commentary:

The comic strip pokes fun at the often-ridiculous nature of office jargon and the challenges of communication in a workplace environment. The use of nonsensical language, such as "thip crinkle and spoit," adds to the comedic effect, highlighting the absurdity of bureaucratic terminology.

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