Dilbert cartoon first published on Tuesday 13th May 1997

Dilbert//2950, first published 29 years ago on Tuesday 13th May 1997

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thermostat wars warm for you too hot compromise temprature shirtless men

Official transcript

The caption says, "Thermostat wars."

Wally stands behind Alice's desk wearing only a tie and his underwear. He says, "Be reasonable, Alice. When it's warm enough for you, it's too hot for normal humans."

Wally continues, "Logically, you could wear a sweater. But there's nothing I can do to be less warm. Therefore, you must compromise."

Dilbert asks, "Did she buy the argument?"

Dilbert is also wearing a tie and boxer shorts. Wally holds a mirror and an electric razor. He replies, "No. But I'm going to shave my back and take another run at it."

originally published on dilbert.com

Open source transcript

THERMOSTAT WARS BE REASONABLE, ALICE.

WHEN ITS WARM ENOUGH FOR YOU, IT'S TOO HOT FOR NORMAL HUMANS.

LOGICALLY, YOU COULD WEAR A SWEATER. BUT THERE'S NOTHING I CAN DO TO BE LESS WARM.

THEREFORE, YOU MUST COMPROMISE.

DID SHE BUY THE ARGUMENT?

NO. BUT I'M GOING TO SHAVE MY BACK AND TAKE ANOTHER RUN AT IT.

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AI Analysis

Comic Strip Title: "Thermostat Wars"

Summary:

• The comic strip revolves around a debate between Alice and Dilbert about the thermostat setting.
• Dilbert argues that it's too hot for normal humans, while Alice insists that it's reasonable.
• The conversation escalates, with Dilbert suggesting that Alice compromise by wearing a sweater.
• However, Alice refuses, and Dilbert responds by taking another run at the thermostat.

Key Elements:

• The comic strip features a humorous exchange between two characters, highlighting their differing opinions on the thermostat setting.
• The conversation is lighthearted and playful, with a touch of sarcasm and wit.

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