Dilbert cartoon first published on Thursday 18th September 2003

Dilbert//5269, first published 23 years ago on Thursday 18th September 2003

Tags

actual question delivery fantasize imaginary one plastic casing ripping moustache two week

Official transcript

Did you order the plastic casings I need?

originally published on dilbert.com

Open source transcript

DID YOU ORDER THE PLASTIC CASINGS I NEED?

THEY TAKE TWO WEEKS FOR DELIVERY I SEE THAT YOU'VE CLEVERLY AVOIDED MY ACTUAL QUESTION IN FAVOR OF AN IMAGINARY ONE INVOLVING DELIVERY TIMES.

NOW I'M FANTASIZING ABOUT RIPPING OFF YOUR MUSTACHE AND USING IT TO SHINE YOUR HEAD.

I HEAR THAT A LOT.

collated from github.com/jvarn/dilbert-archive

AI Analysis

Comic Strip Title: "Casings and Casings"

Summary:

• The comic strip features Dilbert, a character known for his sarcastic wit and frustration with his job.
• In this particular strip, Dilbert orders plastic casings for his project, but they take two weeks to arrive.
• When he finally receives them, he is disappointed to find that they are not what he expected.
• The casings are not only delayed but also do not meet his requirements, leading to a humorous exchange between Dilbert and his coworker.
• The coworker's response is a clever play on words, using the phrase "ripping off your mustache" to describe the situation.
• Overall, the comic strip pokes fun at the frustrations of working in an office environment and the challenges of dealing with delays and miscommunications.

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