Dilbert cartoon first published on Saturday 31st May 2003
Dilbert//5159, first published 23 years ago on Saturday 31st May 2003
Tags
scale back new brochure diplomatic immunity current future felonies poetic licence motor oil root beer
Official transcript
The Boss and Dilbert are looking at the new product brochure. Dilbert says, "We might want to scale back some of the claims in our new brochure."
The Boss asks, "Which ones?"
Dilbert responds, "For example, where it says, 'provides diplomatic immunity against all current and future felonies.'"
The Boss says, "That's just poetic license."
Dilbert reads, "Turn used motor oil into root beer."
originally published on dilbert.com
Open source transcript
WE MIGHT WANT TO SCALE BACK SOME OF THE CLAIMS IN OUR NEW BROCHURE.
WHICH ONES?
FOR EXAMPLE, WHERE IT SAYS, "PROVIDES DIPLOMATIC IMMUNITY AGAINST ALL CURRENT AND FUTURE FELONIES." THAT'S JUST POETIC LICENSE.
"TURN USED MOTOR OIL INTO ROOT BEER."
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AI Analysis
Comic Strip Title: "Diplomatic Immunity"
Summary:
The comic strip features Dilbert, a bespectacled man with a distinctive appearance, sitting at a desk. He is engaged in a conversation with a woman, who is inquiring about the claims in a new brochure. Dilbert responds by asking which ones she wants to scale back, and the woman suggests that they might want to scale back some of the claims.
Dilbert then proceeds to provide a humorous example of how to use diplomatic immunity against current and future felonies. He explains that it's like a poetic license, allowing him to turn used motor oil into root beer. The woman appears perplexed by this response, and the conversation ends with Dilbert's cryptic statement.
Key Elements:
- Dilbert's distinctive appearance
- Conversation between Dilbert and the woman
- Humorous example of using diplomatic immunity
- Cryptic statement by Dilbert
Overall:
The comic strip is a lighthearted and humorous take on the concept of diplomatic immunity. It features Dilbert's signature wit and sarcasm, making it a relatable and entertaining read for fans of the character.
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