Dilbert cartoon first published on Sunday 26th March 1995

Dilbert//2171, first published 31 years ago on Sunday 26th March 1995

Tags

photocopier access code proprietary information same comapny ask question who's on first

Official transcript

Dilbert stands at the copier reading a message that says, "Please enter photocopier access code."

A woman stands behind him. Dilbert asks, "What's the code for this machine?"

The woman replies, "That's proprietary information."

Dilbert says, "We work for the same company. My cubicle is down the hall."

The woman says, "I have no way of verifying your claim. Anybody could come in here and say that."

Dilbert says, "Ask me a question that only an employee of this company could answer."

The woman replies, "Okay."

The woman asks, "What is the access code for this copier?"

Dilbert looks at the woman. Dilbert covers his eyes and sobs. The woman holds up a document and says, "I just have one . . ."

originally published on dilbert.com

Open source transcript

PLEASE ENTER PHOTOCOPIER ACCESS CODE.

WHAT'S THE CODE FOR THIS MACHINE?

THAT'S PROPRIETARY INFORMATION WE WORK FOR THE SAME COMPANY.

MY CUBICLE IS DOWN THE HALL I HAVE NO WAY OF VERIFYING YOUR CLAIM. ANYBODY COULD COME IN HERE AND SAY THAT.

ASK ME A QUESTION THAT ONLY AN EMPLOYEE OF THIS COMPANY COULD ANSWER OKAY.

WHAT IS THE ACCESS CODE FOR THIS COPIER?

I JUST HAVE ONE...

collated from github.com/jvarn/dilbert-archive

AI Analysis

Comic Strip Title: "Access Denied"

Summary:

The comic strip revolves around Dilbert's attempt to access a photocopier. He encounters a series of obstacles, including a proprietary information request, a requirement for an employee code, and a lack of verification options. Despite his efforts, he is unable to obtain the code, leading to frustration and ultimately, the realization that he does not have one. The strip humorously highlights the bureaucratic challenges faced in corporate settings.

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