Dilbert cartoon first published on Thursday 16th April 1998

Dilbert//3288, first published 28 years ago on Thursday 16th April 1998

Tags

scavenging too late good stuff pants computer technology

Official transcript

Dilbert chuckles, "Heh heh. Ed is barely out of the door and I got his old computer."

Wally says, "The scavenging was a good today."

Wally and Dilbert carry off their new possessions. Wally says, "Alice is going to be miffed that she's too late for the good stuff."

They run into Alice whos holds a pair of pants and her hair has been imprinted flat on the side. Alice says, "it wasn't easy. He's already made it to the bus."

originally published on dilbert.com

Open source transcript

HEH HEH. ED IS BARELY OUT THE DOOR AND I GOT HIS OLD COMPUTER.

THE SCAVENGING WAS GOOD TODAY.

ALICE IS GOING TO BE MIFFED THAT SHE'S TOO LATE FOR THE GOOD STUFF.

YOU IT WASN'T GOT EASY. HE'D HIS ALREADY MADE PANTS?

IT TO THE BUS.

collated from github.com/jvarn/dilbert-archive

AI Analysis

Comic Strip Title: "Late Again"

Summary:

The comic strip revolves around the character of Dilbert, an office worker, and his coworker Alice. The story unfolds as follows:

• Dilbert arrives late to work, citing a "scavenging" errand.
• Alice is miffed at his tardiness, prompting Dilbert to inquire about her attire.
• Alice reveals she's already on her way to the bus stop, indicating she's running late too.

The comic strip humorously portrays the relatable scenario of coworkers struggling to arrive on time for work, despite their best efforts.

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