Dilbert cartoon first published on Friday 1st August 1997

Dilbert//3030, first published 29 years ago on Friday 1st August 1997

Tags

more office space share cubicle arrange usual accident got box

Official transcript

Alice peers over the walls of her cubicle at Dilbert. She says, "I hope we get some more office space soon. Otherwise, I'll have to share my cubicle."

Alice says, "If they send someone here, I'll arrange the usual 'accident'."

A co-worker walks in behind her, box of supplies in his arms and says, "Hi!"

A spring under an office chari propells the co-worker out of Alice's cubicle. His supplies go flying. wally and Dilbert watch his arc through the air. "Wow. She got the box, too,"

says Wally.

originally published on dilbert.com

Open source transcript

I HOPE WE GET MORE OFFICE SPACE SOON.

OTHERWISE, I'LL HAVE TO SHARE MY CUBICLE.

IF THEY SEND SOMEONE HERE, I'LL ARRANGE THE USUAL "ACCIDENT." HI!

SPROING!

wOW. SHE GOT THE BOX TOO.

collated from github.com/jvarn/dilbert-archive

AI Analysis

Comic Strip Title: "Office Chaos"

Summary:

The comic strip, originally published in 1997, depicts a typical office scenario with a twist. The story revolves around a character named Wally, who is known for his eccentric behavior and love for pranks.

Panel 1:

• Wally announces that he will be sharing his cubicle with someone else.
• He explains that he hopes to get more office space soon, but for now, he needs to make room.

Panel 2:

• Wally introduces his new cubicle mate, a woman named Alice.
• Alice is surprised to find a large box in her cubicle, which Wally claims is an "accident."

Panel 3:

• Alice tries to leave, but Wally blocks her way.
• He reveals that the box is actually a prank device that will send her flying out of the cubicle.

Panel 4:

• Alice is shocked and outraged by Wally's prank.
• She demands to know why he did it and threatens to report him to management.

Panel 5:

• Wally tries to apologize, but Alice is having none of it.
• She storms out of the cubicle, leaving Wally to face the consequences of his prank.

Overall, the comic strip pokes fun at the quirks of office life and the absurdity of workplace politics. It highlights the importance of respecting one's colleagues and avoiding pranks that can cause harm or discomfort.

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