Dilbert cartoon first published on Tuesday 7th August 2001

Dilbert//4497, first published 25 years ago on Tuesday 7th August 2001

Tags

rave review buy review new movie afford full price range new years day best comedy so far this year

Official transcript

A Hollywood type says into the telephone, "Hello.. Yes, I'd like to buy a rave review for my new movie."

Dogbert, on the other end of the line, replies, "Can you afford the 'suspenseful thrill ride' or would you like something more in the 'delightful' price range."

The man responds, "I'm releasing it on New Year's Day, Can you give me a price for 'Best Comedy So Far This Year?'"

originally published on dilbert.com

Open source transcript

HELLO... YES, I'D LIKE TO BUY A RAVE REVIEW FOR MY NEW MOVIE.

CAN YOU AFFORD "SUSPENSEFUL THRILL RIDE" OR WOULD YOU LIKE SOMETHING MORE IN THE "DELIGHTFUL" PRICE RANGE.

I'M RELEASING IT ON NEW YEAR'S DAY; CAN YOU GIVE ME A PRICE FOR "BEST COMEDY SO FAR THIS YEAR"?

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AI Analysis

Comic Strip Title: "Suspenseful Thrill Ride"

Summary:

The comic strip features a man calling a movie theater to inquire about a new release. The conversation unfolds as follows:

• The man requests a "rave review" for the movie.
• The theater employee responds with a description of the film's genre, stating it is a "suspenseful thrill ride."
• The man asks if something more in the "delightful" price range is available.
• The employee offers a different movie, "Best Comedy So Far This Year."
• The man accepts the recommendation.

This exchange highlights the contrast between the man's expectations and the employee's description of the movie, ultimately leading to a compromise on a different film.

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