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Dilbert cartoon first published on Saturday 11th October 1997

Dilbert//3101, first published 29 years ago on Saturday 11th October 1997


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ask for little dilbert empty cucbicle gets little gets what asks for


Official transcript

Dilbert thinks, "I ask for so little..."

Dilbert sits in his cubicle. Dilbert thinks, "And boy do I get it."

originally published on dilbert.com


Open source transcript

ASK FOR SO LITTLE.

AND BOY DO I GET IT.

collated from github.com/jvarn/dilbert-archive


AI Analysis

Comic Strip Title: "A Little Bit of Humor"

Summary:

This comic strip, originally published in 1997, features the main character Dilbert, a bespectacled man with a distinctive appearance, sitting in an office cubicle. The strip is divided into three panels, each with a thought bubble above Dilbert's head.

Panel 1: Dilbert asks for "so little" in his thought bubble, setting the tone for the rest of the strip.

Panel 2: In the second panel, Dilbert is shown sitting in his cubicle, looking dejected and disappointed. His thought bubble reveals that he has asked for "boy do I get it," implying that he has received more than he bargained for.

Panel 3: The final panel shows Dilbert still sitting in his cubicle, but this time with a hint of satisfaction on his face. His thought bubble suggests that he has finally achieved his goal, despite initially asking for "so little."

Overall: The comic strip pokes fun at the idea that sometimes, asking for too little can lead to unexpected and unwanted consequences. The humor lies in the unexpected twist at the end, where Dilbert's initial request is met with a surprising outcome. The strip's lighthearted tone and relatable characters make it a humorous and entertaining read.

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