Dilbert cartoon first published on Thursday 23rd May 1996

Dilbert//2595, first published thirty years ago on Thursday 23rd May 1996

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lying in sun spot net worth remains laughter

Official transcript

Ratbert sits on a file cabinet while Dilbert works at his desk. Ratbert says, "Yesterday I was lying in a sun spot thinking about how you work, work, work but your net worth remains constant."

Ratbert throws his head back and yells, "Ha ha ha ha ha ha!!"

Dilbert looks angry. Ratbert says, "Well . . . I guess you had to be there."

originally published on dilbert.com

Open source transcript

YESTERDAY I WAS LYING IN A SUN SPOT THINKING ABOUT HOW YOU WORK, WORK, WORK BUT YOUR NET WORTH REMAINS CONSTANT.

HA HA HA!!

WELL... I GUESS YOU HAD TO BE THERE.

collated from github.com/jvarn/dilbert-archive

AI Analysis

Comic Strip Title: "Sun Spot"

Summary:

The comic strip, published on May 4, 1996, features Dilbert sitting at his desk, contemplating how he works, works, works, but his net worth remains constant. He is visited by a dog, who bursts into laughter at the absurdity of Dilbert's situation. The dog's reaction is met with confusion and annoyance from Dilbert, who asks if the dog had to be there. The strip humorously highlights the monotony and futility of office work, with the dog's unexpected appearance adding to the comedic effect.

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