Dilbert cartoon first published on Sunday 9th March 2003

Dilbert//5076, first published 23 years ago on Sunday 9th March 2003

Tags

eargarette smoking breaks downside cigarette for ear ear mint 15 min break

Official transcript

Dilbert is working with a device. He says to Dogbert, "I call my invention the 'Eargarette.'"

Dilbert puts it behind his ear and says, "It's a cigarette for your ear!"

Dilbert continues, "It allows non-smokers to take smoking breaks."

Dogbert asks, "Is there any downside?"

Dilbert responds, "What?"

Dogbert says, "Never mind."

Dilbert is in a meeting with The Boss and Wally. Dilbert says, "We've been working for fifteen minutes straight. I need an eargarette break."

Dilbert and Wally are standing outside. Both have eargarettes in their ears. Dilbert asks, "What?"

Wally replies, "What?"

Dilbert asks again, "What?"

Back in the meeting, Dilbert offers Wally, "Ear mint?"

Wally replies, "Two, please."

originally published on dilbert.com

Open source transcript

I CALL MY INVENTION THE "EARGARETTE." IT'S A CIGARETTE FOR YOUR EAR!

IT ALLOWS NONSMOKERS TO TAKE SMOKING BREAKS.

IS THERE ANY DOWNSIDE?

WHAT?

NEVER MIND.

WE'VE BEEN WORKING FOR FIFTEEN MINUTES STRAIGHT. I NEED AN EARGARETTE BREAK.

WHAT?

WHAT?

WHAT?

EAR MINT?

TwO, PLEASE.

collated from github.com/jvarn/dilbert-archive

AI Analysis

Comic Strip Title: "Ear-garette"

Summary:

The comic strip, originally published in, revolves around the invention of the "Ear-garette," a cigarette designed specifically for the ear. The story unfolds as follows:

• The inventor, Dilbert, proudly presents his creation to his colleagues, who are skeptical and amused by the idea.
• One colleague, Dogbert, asks if there's a downside to the Ear-garette, prompting Dilbert to respond that it allows non-smokers to take smoking breaks.
• The conversation becomes more absurd as Dilbert explains that he's been working for 15 minutes straight and needs an Ear-garette break.
• The other characters, including the Pointy-Haired Boss, are perplexed by Dilbert's request, leading to a series of humorous exchanges.

Throughout the strip, the characters' reactions and dialogue add to the comedic tone, highlighting the absurdity of the situation. The "Ear-garette" serves as a clever play on words, poking fun at the idea of a cigarette being used in an unconventional way.

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