Dilbert cartoon first published on Monday 8th May 1995

Dilbert//2214, first published 31 years ago on Monday 8th May 1995

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signs on cubciles be classy cubicles conference rooms catch

Official transcript

The Boss stands in the door of Dilbert's cubicle and asks, "Why is everybody putting signs on their cubicles?"

Dilbert replies, "We thought it would be classy to name our cubicles the same way we name conference rooms."

The Boss reads signs that say "O.J. Room"

and "Menendez Rooms"

and thinks, "I know there's a catch . . . But what?"

originally published on dilbert.com

Open source transcript

WHY IS EVERYBODY PUTTING SIGNS ON THEIR CUBICLES?

WE THOUGHT IT WOULD BE CLASSY TO NAME OUR CUBICLES THE SAME WAY WE NAME CONFERENCE ROOMS.

I KNOW THERE'S A CATCH...

BUT WHAT?

MENENDEZ ROOMS O.J.

ROOM

collated from github.com/jvarn/dilbert-archive

AI Analysis

Comic Strip Title: "Name That Cubicle"

Summary:

The comic strip revolves around the office's decision to assign names to cubicles. The employees are perplexed by the directive, as they are accustomed to referring to their cubicles by their assigned room numbers.

Key Events:

• The boss announces that the cubicles will be named, sparking confusion among the employees.
• One employee suggests naming the cubicles after conference rooms, which is met with skepticism by another employee.
• A third employee points out that there is already a conference room with the same name as one of the proposed cubicle names.
• The boss reveals that he knows there's a catch, but he's unsure what it is.

Humor:

The humor in the comic strip lies in the absurdity of the situation and the employees' reactions to it. The use of wordplay, such as "name that cubicle," adds to the comedic effect. The strip pokes fun at the bureaucracy and red tape often found in office settings, making it relatable and entertaining for readers.

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