Dilbert cartoon first published on Monday 16th November 1998

Dilbert//3502, first published 28 years ago on Monday 16th November 1998

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legalese totally incomprehensible legal rights involuntary biological testing

Official transcript

Dilbert stands in front of Carol's desk. Dilbert holds a piece of paper. Dilbert says, "You expect me to sign this? The legalese is totally incomprehensible."

Carol hands Dilbert a pen. Carol says, "You will."

Dilbert is mad. Dilbert says, "Do you expect me to give up legal rights just because it's too hard to figure out what any of it means?"

Carol says, "Yes."

Carol sys, "And initial the "involuntary boilogical testing"

box. Dilbert looks annoyed. Dilbert signs and says, "Okay, okay!"

originally published on dilbert.com

Open source transcript

YOU EXPECT ME TO SIGN THIS? THE LEGALESE IS TOTALLY INCOMPREHENSIBLE.

YOU WILL.

DO YOU EXPECT ME TO GIVE UP LEGAL RIGHTS JUST BECAUSE IT'S TOO HARD TO FIGURE OUT WHAT ANY OF IT MEANS?

YES.

AND INITIAL THE "INVOLUNTARY BIOLOGICAL TESTING" BOX.

OKAY, OKAY!

collated from github.com/jvarn/dilbert-archive

AI Analysis

Comic Strip Title: "Involuntary Biological Testing"

Summary:

The comic strip, originally published in 1998, revolves around a humorous exchange between Dilbert and his boss. The conversation begins with Dilbert expressing his expectation to sign a document that is "totally incomprehensible." His boss responds by asking if he expects to give up legal rights just because it's difficult to understand.

Dilbert's response is met with a box labeled "Involuntary Biological Testing" being presented to him. He is instructed to initial the box, which he does reluctantly. The comic strip ends with Dilbert saying "Okay, okay!" as he signs the document.

Key Points:

• The comic strip pokes fun at the often confusing and complex legal documents that people are required to sign.
• The use of a box labeled "Involuntary Biological Testing" adds a layer of humor and absurdity to the situation.
• The exchange between Dilbert and his boss highlights the power dynamic at play in the workplace, with the boss holding the upper hand in terms of authority and control.

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