Dilbert cartoon first published on Friday 4th May 2001

Dilbert//4402, first published 25 years ago on Friday 4th May 2001

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software expenses marketing software expenses monkeys wear watches boss asks budget costs expenses

Official transcript

The Boss sees Alice at her desk and asks, "Why are our software expenses higher than marketing's software expenses?"

Alice replies, "For the same reason monkey's don't wear watches."

Caption reads: "One hour later."

The Boss returns and asks, "Does it involve fur in any way?"

originally published on dilbert.com

Open source transcript

WHY ARE OUR SOFTWARE EXPENSES HIGHER THAN MARKETING'S SOFTWARE EXPENSES?

FOR THE SAME REASON THAT MONKEYS DON'T WEAR WATCHES.

AN HOUR LATER DOES IT INVOLVE FUR IN ANY WAY?

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AI Analysis

Comic Strip Title: "Monkeying Around with Software Expenses"

Summary:

The comic strip revolves around a conversation between two office workers, one of whom is puzzled by the disparity between software expenses and marketing expenses. The worker asks, "Why are our software expenses higher than marketing's software expenses?" The response is unexpected: "For the same reason that monkeys don't wear watches." This enigmatic explanation prompts the worker to inquire, "Does it involve fur in any way?" The punchline is left unsaid, leaving the reader to ponder the connection between monkeys, watches, and software expenses.

Key Elements:

• The conversation highlights the absurdity of software expenses being higher than marketing expenses.
• The reference to monkeys not wearing watches adds a layer of humor and whimsy to the discussion.
• The worker's follow-up question about fur suggests a connection between the two seemingly unrelated topics.
• The comic strip's ending leaves the reader wondering about the actual reason behind the software expenses.

Overall:

The comic strip uses humor and wordplay to comment on the complexities of software expenses and the often-misunderstood nature of marketing costs. The punchline's omission adds to the comedic effect, leaving the reader to fill in the gaps and imagine their own explanation for the discrepancy.

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