Dilbert cartoon first published on Sunday 14th August 1994

Dilbert//1947, first published 32 years ago on Sunday 14th August 1994

Tags

boyfriend-girlfreind buddies close freinds friends explined mans best freind platonic friends work friends

Official transcript

"Friends Explained"

originally published on dilbert.com

Open source transcript

"FRIENDS" EXPLAINED A VERY SPECIAL "DILBERT CLOSE FRIENDS MAY I BORROW YOUR GUM?

SURE. REACH IN AND TAKE WHAT YOU NEED.

"BUDDIES" CAN I BORROW YOUR HAMMER?

WHY NOT USE YOUR FOREHEAD AS USUAL?

WORK FRIENDS SO, HOW'S YOUR WIFE?

DEAD.

SAME AS LAST WEEK BOYFRIEND/GIRLFRIEND (STEREOTYPICAL VIEW) BOYFRIEND / GIRLFRIEND (MODERN CORRECT VIEW) TELEVISION

PLATONIC FRIENDS TELEVISION?

MAN'S BEST FRIEND BY MY ESTIMATE THERE ARE 2.6 BILLION FEMALES WHO DO NOT DESIRE YOU NAME THEM

collated from github.com/jvarn/dilbert-archive

AI Analysis

The comic strip, originally published in the 'United Feature Syndicate, Inc.', is titled 'Friends Explained'. The strip consists of six panels, each featuring a different conversation between two individuals.

• The first panel introduces the concept of 'friends', with a dog explaining that friends are those who borrow your gum and ask for it back.
• The second panel shows a woman asking a man to borrow his hammer, and he agrees, highlighting the stereotypical view of friendships.
• The third panel depicts a man asking his coworker if he can borrow his hammer, and the coworker responds that he can use his own, illustrating the modern correct view of friendships.
• The fourth panel features a man asking his girlfriend if she can borrow his hammer, and she responds that she doesn't need it, showcasing platonic friendships.
• The fifth panel shows a man asking his best friend if he can borrow his hammer, and the friend responds that there are 26 billion females who do not desire him, highlighting the absurdity of the situation.
• The sixth panel features a man asking his best friend if he can borrow his hammer, and the friend responds that he can use his own, emphasizing the importance of self-sufficiency in friendships.

Overall, the comic strip humorously explores the different types of friendships and the expectations that come with them.

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