Dilbert cartoon first published on Thursday 18th March 2004

Dilbert//5451, first published 22 years ago on Thursday 18th March 2004

Tags

trolls hell payroll system automated sadistic phone system tech support complicated

Official transcript

Are you the troll that handles our payroll system? I have a problem.

originally published on dilbert.com

Open source transcript

ARE YOU THE TROLL THAT HANDLES OUR PAYROLL SYSTEM?

I HAVE A PROBLEM.

PROBLEMS ARE HANDLED BY OUR AUTOMATED SADISTIC PHONE SYSTEM.

FOR TECH SUPPORT, PRESS THE EXACT VALUE OF 22 DIVIDED BY 7.

collated from github.com/jvarn/dilbert-archive

AI Analysis

Comic Strip Title: "Trolling the Troll"

Summary:

The comic strip features a conversation between a troll and a human, where the troll inquires about the human's payroll system. The human responds by asking if the troll has a problem, and the troll reveals that it is being handled by an automated sadistic phone system. The human then provides the troll with a solution, instructing it to press the exact value of 22 divided by 7.

Key Elements:

• The troll's inquiry about the payroll system
• The human's response and the troll's revelation about the automated phone system
• The human's solution, which involves providing a mathematical calculation to the troll

Humor:

The comic strip's humor lies in the absurdity of the situation, where a troll is interacting with a human in a business setting, and the human's response is both literal and nonsensical. The use of mathematical jargon adds to the comedic effect, making it a humorous and lighthearted take on the typical office environment.

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