Dilbert cartoon first published on Tuesday 24th August 2004

Dilbert//5610, first published 22 years ago on Tuesday 24th August 2004

Tags

return of topper one better obnoxious guy tap that insecurity alien distant galaxy

Official transcript

Return of topper

originally published on dilbert.com

Open source transcript

RETURN OF TOPPER I FOUND A ROCK THAT'S SHAPED LIKE AN EGG.

THAT'S NOTHING!

I HAVE A ROCK THAT'S SHAPED LIKE NICK LACHEY AND JESSICA SIMPSON.

MY ROCK JUST HATCHED! IT'S A FULLY CLOTHED ALIEN FROM A DISTANT GALAXY!

THAT'S NOTHING!

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AI Analysis

Comic Strip Title: "Return of Topper"

Summary:

• The comic strip features Dilbert and his colleagues discussing a rock that has been returned to the office.
• The rock is described as being shaped like an egg, which sparks a humorous exchange among the characters.
• The conversation takes a turn when Dilbert reveals that the rock is actually a fully clothed alien from a distant galaxy.
• The punchline of the comic strip is that the alien's presence in the office is completely mundane and unremarkable, with no one expressing surprise or concern.
• The strip ends with the alien simply sitting at the table with the rest of the office workers, blending in seamlessly with the office environment.

Key Elements:

• The comic strip uses satire to comment on the mundane nature of office life and the way that people often fail to notice or react to unusual events.
• The use of science fiction elements, such as the alien, adds a layer of absurdity to the strip and highlights the humor in the situation.
• The strip's tone is lighthearted and playful, making it an entertaining read for fans of the Dilbert comic strip.

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