Dilbert cartoon first published on Saturday 12th October 2002

Dilbert//4928, first published 24 years ago on Saturday 12th October 2002

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vacation starts ten minutes loose ends reporter designed computer recycled paper

Official transcript

Dilbert is sitting in his cubicle. He thinks, "My vacation starts in ten minutes."

Dilbert continues to think, "I tied up all of my loose ends. I only need to walk out the door."

The Boss approaches and tells Dilbert, "I told a reporter that we designed a computer made entirely of recycled paper."

originally published on dilbert.com

Open source transcript

MY VACATION STARTS IN TEN MINUTES.

I TIED UP ALL OF MY LOOSE ENDS. I ONLY NEED TO WALK OUT THE DOOR I TOLD A REPORTER THAT WE DESIGNED A COMPUTER MADE ENTIRELY OF RECYCLED PAPER.

collated from github.com/jvarn/dilbert-archive

AI Analysis

Comic Strip Title: "Vacation Blues"

Summary:

The comic strip, originally published in 2002, features Dilbert, a bespectacled man with a distinctive red-and-black striped tie, sitting at his desk in an office cubicle. He is engaged in a conversation with a reporter, who is dressed in a suit and tie.

Key Elements:

• Dilbert's vacation has just begun, but he is already tied up with work-related tasks.
• He is struggling to disconnect from his computer and leave the office.
• The reporter is interested in learning about Dilbert's experience with recycled paper.
• Dilbert's response is sarcastic, implying that the reporter is not taking his concerns seriously.

Humor:

The humor in this comic strip comes from the relatable situation of being unable to disconnect from work, even on vacation. Dilbert's sarcastic response to the reporter adds to the comedic effect, highlighting the frustration and annoyance that can come with being asked to discuss work-related topics during one's time off.

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