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Dilbert cartoon first published on Wednesday 27th November 2002

Dilbert//4974, first published 24 years ago on Wednesday 27th November 2002


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computer screen defective ignoring knock yourself out over rated vigorusly


Official transcript

Asok asks The Boss, "The lower left part of my computer screen is defective. May I order a replacement?"

The Boss replies, "That part of the screen is overrated. Try ignoring it."

Asok asks, "May I vigorously bang my head on your desk?"

The Boss replies, "Sure. Knock yourself out."

originally published on dilbert.com


Open source transcript

THE LOWER LEFT PART OF MY COMPUTER SCREEN IS DEFECTIVE.

MAY I ORDER A REPLACEMENT?

THAT PART OF THE SCREEN IS OVERRATED. TRY IGNORING IT.

MAY I VIGOROUSLY BANG MY HEAD ON YOUR DESK?

SURE.

KNOCK YOURSELF OUT.

collated from github.com/jvarn/dilbert-archive


AI Analysis

Title: "Screen Replacement"

Summary:

The comic strip revolves around a conversation between a man and his boss regarding a defective computer screen. The man's screen is malfunctioning, prompting him to inquire about ordering a replacement. However, the boss suggests that the issue may be due to the man's vigorous head-banging on his desk, which could be causing the screen to malfunction. The man is initially skeptical but eventually agrees to knock himself out, indicating a willingness to take the boss's advice. The comic strip humorously highlights the absurdity of the situation and the boss's unconventional solution.

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