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Dilbert cartoon first published on Thursday 23rd May 2002

Dilbert//4786, first published 24 years ago on Thursday 23rd May 2002


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demoted one of the little people buddy anger eyebrows worked years snap out of it


Official transcript

Headline: Demoted. The Boss says to Dilbert, "Hey buddy, can you teach me to be one of the little people?"

Dilbert replies, "Buddy? My name is Dilbert. I worked for you for years."

The Boss says, "Okay, now I'll try. Am I doing the eyebrows right?"

originally published on dilbert.com


Open source transcript

DEMOTED HEY BUDDY, CAN YOU TEACH ME TO BE ONE OF THE LITTLE PEOPLE?

BUDDY? MY NAME IS DILBERT. I WORKED FOR YOU FOR YEARS.

OKAY, NOW I'LL TRY. AM I DOING THE EYEBROWS RIGHT?

collated from github.com/jvarn/dilbert-archive


AI Analysis

Title: "Buddy, Can You Teach Me to Be One of the Little People?"

Summary:

  • The comic strip features Dilbert, a character known for his sarcastic humor and workplace struggles.
  • In this strip, Dilbert is approached by a colleague who asks him to teach him how to be one of the "little people."
  • Dilbert agrees to help, but only if the colleague will do his eyebrows for him.
  • The colleague is hesitant at first, but eventually agrees to help Dilbert with his eyebrows.
  • The strip ends with Dilbert looking pleased with his new eyebrow shape, while the colleague looks on in confusion.

Key Takeaways:

  • The comic strip highlights the absurdity of workplace relationships and the challenges of communicating effectively with colleagues.
  • Dilbert's sarcastic humor and willingness to negotiate for his eyebrows add to the comedic tone of the strip.
  • The strip also touches on the theme of self-improvement and the desire to fit in with others.

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