Dilbert cartoon first published on Tuesday 22nd February 2000

Dilbert//3965, first published 26 years ago on Tuesday 22nd February 2000

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technology paul tergeist computer shoots up falls on head dilbert coworker monitor head

Official transcript

Paul Tergeist is sitting with Dilbert in front of the computer at Dilbert's cubicle. Paul says: "This technology will work or my name isn't Paul Tergeist."

Suddently, the monitor rockets into the air. The two watch it with stupefaction as it ascends. The monitor lands on Dilbert's head. Paul says: "I wish I had a nickel for every time that happened to a co-worker."

Dilbert simply says: "Ow."

originally published on dilbert.com

Open source transcript

THIS TECHNOLOGY WILL WORK OR MY NAME ISN'T PAUL TERGEIST.

I WISH I HAD A NICKEL FOR EVERY TIME THAT HAPPENED TO A COWORKER.

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collated from github.com/jvarn/dilbert-archive

AI Analysis

Comic Strip Title: "The Nickel"

Summary:

The comic strip revolves around a conversation between two coworkers in an office setting. The first coworker remarks, "This technology will work or my name isn't Paul Tergeist." The second coworker responds with a sarcastic comment, "I wish I had a nickel for every time that happened to a co-worker."

Key Elements:

• The conversation highlights the frustration and humor in dealing with technology issues in the workplace.
• The use of the phrase "my name isn't" is a common idiomatic expression meaning "I'm not kidding" or "I'm serious."
• The second coworker's response is a witty and relatable commentary on the common experience of technology malfunctions.

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