Dilbert cartoon first published on Friday 16th May 2003

Dilbert//5144, first published 23 years ago on Friday 16th May 2003

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alice giant magnifying glass death ray too warm head too warm

Official transcript

Catbert says to Alice, "Alice, I understand you've been using a giant magnifying glass as a death ray in the office."

Alice responds, "It's not a death ray, I use it only to burn off toupees."

Catbert replies, "Oh.. that's okay."

A co-worker asks Dilbert, "Is your head too warm? My toupee is too warm."

originally published on dilbert.com

Open source transcript

ALICE, I UNDERSTAND YOU'VE BEEN USING A GIANT MAGNIFYING GLASS AS A DEATH RAY IN THE OFFICE.

IT'S NOT A DEATH RAY.

I USE IT ONLY TO BURN OFF TOUPEES.

...

THAT'S OKAY.

IS YOUR HEAD TOO WARM? MY HEAD IS TOO WARM.

collated from github.com/jvarn/dilbert-archive

AI Analysis

Comic Strip Title: "Death Ray"

Summary:

The comic strip features Dilbert, a character from the popular comic strip series, in a humorous scenario. The strip is divided into three panels, each with a distinct color scheme and illustration style.

Panel 1:

• Alice, Dilbert's boss, is shown holding a large magnifying glass.
• She explains that she has been using it as a "death ray" in the office.
• Dilbert is skeptical and asks if she's using it to burn off toupees.

Panel 2:

• Alice responds, "Oh... that's okay."
• The conversation is lighthearted and playful, with both characters exchanging banter.

Panel 3:

• A coworker approaches Dilbert, holding a cup of coffee.
• The coworker asks if Dilbert's head is too warm, implying that the magnifying glass may be having an unintended effect.
• Dilbert responds, "Is your head too warm? My head is too warm."

Overall:

The comic strip is a humorous take on the use of technology in the workplace. The magnifying glass is used as a "death ray," but its true purpose is unclear. The conversation between Alice and Dilbert is lighthearted and playful, while the coworker's comment adds an element of absurdity to the strip.

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