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Dilbert cartoon first published on Wednesday 24th September 2003

Dilbert//5275, first published 23 years ago on Wednesday 24th September 2003


Tags

3 page eamil clump of space separate long sentances ambling senttences little curvy thing comma


Official transcript

"I got your three-page e-mail, and I brought you a gift."

originally published on dilbert.com


Open source transcript

I GOT YOUR THREE- PAGE EMAIL, AND I BROUGHT YOU A GIFT.

IT'S A CLUMP OF BLANK SPACE. YOU CAN USE IT TO SEPARATE LONG, RAMBLING, UNRELATED SENTENCES.

NEXT WEEK I'LL INTRODUCE YOU TO A LITTLE CURVY THING THAT I CALL A COMMA.

collated from github.com/jvarn/dilbert-archive


AI Analysis

Comic Strip Title: "A Little Curvy Thing"

Summary:

  • The comic strip features a woman, likely an office worker, who receives an email with a three-page message.
  • She is annoyed by the lengthy email and decides to use it as an opportunity to teach her coworker about the importance of clear and concise writing.
  • The woman explains that using long, rambling sentences can make writing seem cluttered and difficult to read.
  • She suggests that using shorter sentences can make writing more engaging and easier to follow.
  • The coworker is uninterested in the woman's advice, but the woman persists, explaining that using a comma can help to separate clauses and make writing more readable.
  • The coworker remains unimpressed, but the woman continues to try to teach her coworker about the importance of clear and concise writing.

Key Takeaways:

  • The comic strip highlights the importance of clear and concise writing in communication.
  • Using long, rambling sentences can make writing seem cluttered and difficult to read.
  • Using shorter sentences and commas can make writing more engaging and easier to follow.
  • The comic strip also shows that not everyone may be interested in learning about good writing practices.

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