Dilbert cartoon first published on Monday 17th May 1999

Dilbert//3684, first published 27 years ago on Monday 17th May 1999

Tags

alpha numeric pager clips to ear belt going to hell

Official transcript

Dilbert and Wally are at the coffee pot. The boss says, "Look at this great alpha-numeric pager I bought."

Wally says, "Wow! It's the kind that clips to you ear instead of your belt."

The boss says, "Is it?"

Wally and Dilbert walk away. Dilbert says, "You're going to hell."

The boss can be heard, "Ow! Ow!"

originally published on dilbert.com

Open source transcript

LOOK AT THIS GREAT ALPHANUMERIC PAGER I BOUGHT.

WOW! IT'S THE KIND THAT CLIPS TO YOUR EAR INSTEAD OF YOUR BELT.

IS IT?

YOU'RE GOING TO HELL.

OW!

OW!

collated from github.com/jvarn/dilbert-archive

AI Analysis

Comic Strip Title: "Alpha-Numeric Pager"

Summary:

The comic strip features Dilbert, a character known for his sarcastic and humorous take on office life, interacting with his coworkers in a meeting. The scene unfolds as follows:

• Dilbert holds up an alpha-numeric pager and says, "Look at this great alpha-numeric pager I bought."
• A coworker responds, "Wow, it's the kind that clips to your ear instead of your belt."
• Dilbert asks, "Is it?"
• Another coworker exclaims, "You're going to hell."

The comic strip pokes fun at the absurdity of office culture and the tendency of coworkers to offer unnecessary and often ridiculous advice. The punchline about going to hell adds a layer of humor to the exchange, highlighting the lighthearted and playful nature of the comic strip. Overall, the strip is a relatable and entertaining commentary on the quirks of office life.

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