Dilbert cartoon first published on Friday 19th July 1996

Dilbert//2652, first published thirty years ago on Friday 19th July 1996

Tags

talc club rise next level shale respect aluminum

Official transcript

Dilbert sits on the couch and Dogbert sits on the backrest. Dilbert shows Dogbert a ring and says, "As you can see from my ring, I'm a member of the 'Talc Club' at work."

Dilbert continues, "With hard work and a bit of luck I will rise to the next level: shale."

Dogbert says, "I can honestly say my respect for you has never been higher."

Dilbert says, "Someday, God willing, I'll make it to aluminum."

originally published on dilbert.com

Open source transcript

AS YOU CAN SEE FROM MY RING, IM A MEMBER OF THE "TALC CLUB" AT WORK.

WITH HARD WORK AND A BIT OFLUCK I WILL RISE TO THE NEXT LEVEL: SHALE.

I CAN HONESTLY SAY MY RESPECT FOR YOU HAS NEVER BEEN HIGHER.

SOMEDAY, GOD WILLING, I'LL MAKE IT TO ALUMINUM.

collated from github.com/jvarn/dilbert-archive

AI Analysis

The comic strip is titled "Talc Club" and features Dilbert, a character known for his sarcastic wit and observations on office life. The strip revolves around Dilbert's attempt to join a fictional club called the "Talc Club" at work.

Panel 1:

• Dilbert approaches an employee sitting on a couch, saying, "As you can see from my ring, I'm a member of the 'Talc Club' at work."
• The employee responds with a puzzled expression, unsure what to make of Dilbert's claim.

Panel 2:

• Dilbert explains, "With hard work and a bit of luck, I will rise to the next level: Shale."
• The employee looks even more perplexed, not understanding the connection between the Talc Club and shale.

Panel 3:

• Dilbert continues, "I can honestly say my respect for you has never been higher."
• The employee remains confused, still unclear about the purpose or significance of the Talc Club.

Panel 4:

• Dilbert concludes, "Someday, God willing, I'll make it to aluminum."
• The employee shakes his head, indicating he has no idea what Dilbert is talking about.

Overall, the comic strip pokes fun at the absurdity of office politics and the sometimes illogical nature of human interactions in a corporate setting.

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