Dilbert cartoon first published on Saturday 14th June 2003

Dilbert//5173, first published 23 years ago on Saturday 14th June 2003

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chapter 23 photo copy see how yourself books full of information entertainment

Official transcript

The Boss approaches Dilbert with a book in hand. The Boss says, "Let's see.. your defects are discussed in chapter 23."

The Boss continues, "I'll give you a photocopy so you can see how to fix it yourself."

As The Boss walks away, he thinks, "Books are full of information."

originally published on dilbert.com

Open source transcript

LET'S SEE... YOUR DEFECTS ARE DISCUSSED IN CHAPTER 23.

I'LL GIVE YOU A PHOTOCOPY SO YOU CAN SEE HOW TO FIX YOURSELF.

BOOKS ARE FULL OF INFORMATION.

collated from github.com/jvarn/dilbert-archive

AI Analysis

Comic Strip Title: "Books Are Full of Information"

Summary:

The comic strip depicts a conversation between two office workers, one of whom is holding a large book. The worker asks if his defects are discussed in Chapter 23, to which the other responds that he will give him a photocopy to help him fix himself. The second worker then remarks that books are full of information.

Key Elements:

• The conversation highlights the idea that books can provide solutions to problems or offer guidance on how to improve oneself.
• The use of a large book as a prop emphasizes the idea that books can be a valuable resource for learning and personal development.
• The humor in the comic strip comes from the unexpected twist on the typical expectation that books are full of information, and the absurdity of the second worker's response.

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