Dilbert cartoon first published on Friday 21st April 1995

Dilbert//2197, first published 31 years ago on Friday 21st April 1995

Tags

lots howard cubicle neigborr immortal soul laser printer dogbert doesn't care

Official transcript

Wally says to Dilbert, "Allow me to introduce Loud Howard."

Howard, a man with a huge mouth, shouts, "Hi!"

Wally says, "I will make Loud Howard your cubicle neighbor in the new office unless you give me your immortal soul!!"

Howard shouts, "Nice day!"

Back at home, Dilbert and Dogbert lie on the couch. Dilbert says, ". . . Fortunately I convinced him to take my laser printer instead . . ."

Trying to read a book, Dogbert says, "What did I say that sounded like 'Tell me about your day?'"

originally published on dilbert.com

Open source transcript

ALLOW ME TO INTRODUCE LOUD HOWARD HI!

I WILL MAKE LOUD HOWARD YOUR CUBICLE NEIGHBOR IN THE NEW OFFICE UNLESS YOU GIVE ME YOUR IMMORTAL SOUL!!

NICE BAY!

...FORTUNATELY I CONVINCED HIM TO TAKE MY LASER PRINTER INSTEAD WHAT DID I SAY THAT SOUNDED LIKE "TELL ME ABOUT YOUR DAY'

collated from github.com/jvarn/dilbert-archive

AI Analysis

Comic Strip Title: "The Cubicle Neighbor"

Summary:

The comic strip, originally published in 1996, features Dilbert, a character known for his sarcastic wit and workplace woes. In this particular strip, Dilbert is introduced to Loud Howard, a new coworker who claims to possess supernatural powers.

Key Elements:

• Dilbert's initial skepticism and annoyance at Loud Howard's boasts
• Loud Howard's attempts to demonstrate his abilities, including making a laser printer emit a loud noise
• Dilbert's growing frustration and eventual decision to take matters into his own hands

Humor and Satire:

The comic strip uses humor and satire to poke fun at the office environment and the quirks of its characters. The exchange between Dilbert and Loud Howard is a classic example of their banter, with Dilbert's deadpan reactions providing much of the comedic relief.

Overall:

"The Cubicle Neighbor" is a lighthearted and entertaining comic strip that showcases the unique dynamic between Dilbert and his coworkers. It offers a humorous take on the challenges of working in an office environment and the absurdities that can arise when individuals with different personalities and quirks interact with one another.

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