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Dilbert cartoon first published on Friday 21st June 1996

Dilbert//2624, first published thirty years ago on Friday 21st June 1996


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Official transcript

Dilbert and Liz walk outdoors. Dilbert says, "I was going to get the 'Buns of Steel' video but I'm making excellent progress without it."

Liz says, "When they say steel, it refers to hardness, not weight."

Dilbert says, "I KNEW it seemed too easy."

Liz says, "Stay away from large magnets."

originally published on dilbert.com


Open source transcript

I WAS GOING TO GET THE "BUNS OF STEEL" VIDEO BUT I'M MAKING EXCELLENT PROGRESS WITHOUT IT.

WHEN THEY SAY STEEL, IT REFERS TO HARDNESS, NOT WEIGHT.

I KNEW IT SEEMED TOO EASY.

STAY AWAY FROM LARGE MAGNETS.

collated from github.com/jvarn/dilbert-archive


AI Analysis

The comic strip, originally published in 1996, is titled "Steel and Magnets."

Strip Summary

The comic strip consists of three panels, featuring Dilbert and his daughter, Dilbert explaining the concept of steel and its relationship with magnets to his daughter. Key points from the strip include:

  • Dilbert's daughter is excited to learn about steel, as she has heard that it is a hard material.
  • Dilbert clarifies that steel refers to hardness, not weight, and that it can be made from large magnets.
  • The daughter is confused by this explanation and asks if she can touch the magnets.
  • Dilbert warns her not to touch the magnets, as they are too powerful and could cause harm.

Overall Commentary

The comic strip provides a humorous take on the concept of steel and its properties, highlighting the importance of understanding the nuances of scientific terminology.

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