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Dilbert cartoon first published on Tuesday 15th November 1994

Dilbert//2040, first published 32 years ago on Tuesday 15th November 1994


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first draft sugesstions nit picking break up of marriage wally over does critical


Official transcript

Wally hands Dilbert a binder and says, "I made a few thousand suggestions on your first draft."

Wally continues, "Of all the pleasures of life, I think I like nit-picking the best!"

Dilbert takes the report and says, "That could explain the break-up of your marriage."

Wally says, "You wouldn't believe what SHE thought was fun."

originally published on dilbert.com


Open source transcript

I MADE A FEW THOUSAND SUGGESTIONS ON YOUR FIRST DRAFT.

OF ALL THE PLEASURES OF LIFE, I THINK I LIKE NITPICKING THE BEST!

THAT COULD EXPLAIN THE BREAKUP OF YOUR MARRIAGE.

YOU WOULDN'T BELIEVE WHAT SHE THOUGHT WAS FUN.

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AI Analysis

Comic Strip Title: "Nit-Picking the Best"

Summary:

The comic strip features Dilbert, a bespectacled man with a distinctive appearance, engaged in a conversation with his coworker, Wally. The scene unfolds as follows:

  • Dilbert presents his first draft of a speech to Wally, who is holding a tray of papers.
  • Wally expresses his admiration for Dilbert's work, saying, "Of all the pleasures of life, I think I like nit-picking the best!"
  • Dilbert is perplexed by Wally's statement, asking if he could explain what he meant.
  • Wally responds, "You wouldn't believe what she thought was fun."
  • The conversation ends with Dilbert looking puzzled and Wally smiling knowingly.

Key Takeaways:

  • The comic strip humorously highlights the contrast between Dilbert's enthusiasm for his work and Wally's sarcastic remark.
  • The exchange showcases the unique dynamic between the two characters, with Wally's wit and sarcasm often providing comedic relief in the series.
  • The strip's title, "Nit-Picking the Best," cleverly captures the essence of Wally's comment, which is both humorous and relatable.

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