Dilbert cartoon first published on Tuesday 14th August 2001

Dilbert//4504, first published 25 years ago on Tuesday 14th August 2001

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customer service serial number pulverizing case hammer void warranty

Official transcript

Headline: Customer Service. Dogbert is sitting at his desk, talking into a telephone headset. He says, "Find the serial number by pulverizing the case with a hammer."

The man on the other end of the line is holding a hammer above a radio. He asks, "Are you sure this won't void my warranty?"

Dogbert replies, "It's not always about you."

originally published on dilbert.com

Open source transcript

CUSTOMER SERVICE FIND THE SERIAL NUMBER BY PULVERIZING THE CASE WITH A HAMMER.

ARE YOU SURE THIS WON'T VOID MY WARRANTY?

IT'S NOT ALWAYS ABOUT YOU.

collated from github.com/jvarn/dilbert-archive

AI Analysis

Comic Strip Title: "Voiding the Warranty"

Summary:

• The comic strip features Dilbert, a character known for his sarcastic humor and critiques of corporate culture.
• The strip begins with a customer service representative asking Dilbert to find the serial number by pulverizing the case with a hammer.
• Dilbert is skeptical and asks if he's sure this won't void his warranty.
• The customer service representative responds with a nonchalant attitude, saying it's not always about him.
• The strip ends with Dilbert looking confused and frustrated, highlighting the absurdity of the situation and the poor customer service he received.

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