Dilbert cartoon first published on Saturday 16th August 1997

Dilbert//3045, first published 29 years ago on Saturday 16th August 1997

Tags

recyclable trash container two containers

Official transcript

Dilbert says to the janitor, "I notice you have only one trash container with you..."

Dilbert holds up two trash cans. He says, "Whereas I have two containers - one for trash and one for recyclable materials."

Dilbert says, "One theory is that you make two trips to each cubicle..."

THe janitor says, "Could you turn around for a second?"

originally published on dilbert.com

Open source transcript

I NOTICE YOU ONLY HAVE ONE TRASH CONTAINER WITH YOU...

WHEREAS I HAVE TWO CONTAINERS - ONE FOR TRASH AND ONE FOR RECYCLABLE MATERIALS.

GRECI ONE THEORY IS THAT YOU MAKE TWO SEPARATE TRIPS TO EACH CUBICLE...

COULD YOU TURN AROUND FOR A SECOND?

collated from github.com/jvarn/dilbert-archive

AI Analysis

Comic Strip Title: "The Trifling Theory of Trash"

Summary:

The comic strip, originally published in 1997, revolves around a conversation between Dilbert and his coworker, Wally. The discussion centers around a seemingly trivial topic: the number of containers required for trash and recyclables.

• Dilbert notices that Wally has only one trash container with him.
• Wally explains that he has two containers: one for trash and one for recyclable materials.
• Dilbert presents a theory that Wally can make two separate trips to each cubicle, which could potentially turn around for a second.
• Wally is perplexed by Dilbert's theory and questions its validity.

Key Points:

• The comic strip humorously highlights the absurdity of Dilbert's theory and the mundane nature of office conversations.
• The exchange showcases the dry wit and sarcasm characteristic of the "Dilbert" comic strip series.
• The strip pokes fun at the idea of overcomplicating simple issues and the tendency to turn everyday conversations into intellectual debates.

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