Dilbert cartoon first published on Friday 22nd February 2002

Dilbert//4696, first published 24 years ago on Friday 22nd February 2002

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working model test plant design how big real one certificate

Official transcript

Dilbert is working on a model. The Boss approaches. Dilbert says, "I built a working model to test my nuclear power plant design."

The Boss asks, "How big will the real one be?"

Dilbert responds, "About half this size. And it will cost $23 to build."

The Boss replies, "I'd give you an attaboy certificate but my printer is out of paper."

originally published on dilbert.com

Open source transcript

I BUILT A WORKING MODEL TO TEST MY NUCLEAR POWER PLANT DESIGN.

HOW BIG WILL THE REAL ONE BE?

ABOUT HALF THIS SIZE.

AND IT WILL COST $23 TO BUILD.

I'D GIVE YOU AN ATTABOY CERTIFICATE BUT MY PRINTER IS OUT OF PAPER.

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AI Analysis

Comic Strip Title: "The Power Plant Model"

Summary:

The comic strip features Dilbert, a character known for his sarcastic wit and workplace struggles. In this strip, he is tasked with building a working model to test his nuclear power plant design.

• Scene 1: Dilbert is approached by a colleague who asks how big the model will be.
• Scene 2: Dilbert responds that it will be half the size of the real thing, which would cost $23 to build.
• Scene 3: The colleague offers Dilbert an Attaboy certificate instead of payment, but Dilbert declines, stating that his printer is out of paper.

Key Takeaways:

• The comic strip highlights Dilbert's skepticism towards his colleagues and their unrealistic expectations.
• It also showcases his cleverness and ability to find humor in mundane situations.

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