Dilbert cartoon first published on Monday 21st February 2000

Dilbert//3964, first published 26 years ago on Monday 21st February 2000

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paul tergeist technology new lab partner pen hovering

Official transcript

A strange-looking man with a tie that sticks-up in the air introduces himself to Dilbert who is sitting facing his computer. The man says: "My name is Paul Tergeist."

Dilbert is attentively looking at his computer which displays an error message. Paul Tergeist continues: "I have a way with technology."

Dilbert's computer crashes. The Boss appears and asks Dilbert: "Have you met your new lab partner?"

Dilbert does not answer him, however, as he is staring with perplexity at his pen, which is suspended in mid-air before his eyes. Dilbert exclaims: "My pen is hovering!"

originally published on dilbert.com

Open source transcript

MY NAME IS PAUL TERGEIST.

ERROR I HAVE A WAY WITH TECHNOLOGY.

SYSTEM FAILURE HAVE YOU MET YOUR NEW LAB PARTNER?

MY PEN IS HOVERING!

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AI Analysis

Comic Strip Title: "Hovering Pen"

Summary:

The comic strip features Paul Tergeist, a character from the popular comic strip "Dilbert," who is known for his eccentricities and love of technology. In this particular strip, Paul is introduced to a new lab partner, who is impressed by Paul's pen that is "hovering" above his desk.

Panel-by-Panel Breakdown:

• Panel 1: Paul introduces himself to the new lab partner, holding up his hovering pen.
• Panel 2: The lab partner is amazed by the pen and asks if Paul has met his new lab partner.
• Panel 3: Paul responds that he has met the lab partner and that his pen is "hovering."
• Panel 4: The lab partner is still amazed by the pen and asks if it is a new technology.
• Panel 5: Paul explains that it is just an error, and the pen is not actually hovering.

Humor and Commentary:

The humor in this comic strip comes from Paul's tendency to exaggerate and make grand claims about his technology, which often turn out to be errors or misunderstandings. The strip pokes fun at the idea of technology being overhyped and the tendency of some people to make exaggerated claims about their abilities. Overall, the comic strip is a lighthearted commentary on the quirks of human behavior and the importance of fact-checking.

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