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Dilbert cartoon first published on Wednesday 23rd November 2005

Dilbert//6066, first published 21 years ago on Wednesday 23rd November 2005


Tags

ted snadwhich left in breakroom marked ted lost weight anger red faced


Official transcript

"I'll be right back. I'm going to grab a Ted sandwich before the meeting."

"A what?"

"The food people always leave one sandwich in the break room fridge labeled Ted. It tastes like ham."

"You're looking good, Ted. Have you lost weight?"

originally published on dilbert.com


Open source transcript

I'LL BE RIGHT BACK.

I'M GOING TO GRAB A TED SANDWICH BEFORE THE MEETING.

WHAT?

THE FOOD PEOPLE ALWAYS LEAVE ONE SANDWICH IN THE BREAK ROOM FRIDGE LABELED TED. IT TASTES LIKE HAM.

YOU'RE LOOKING GOOD, TED. HAVE YOU LOST WEIGHT?

collated from github.com/jvarn/dilbert-archive


AI Analysis

Comic Strip Title: "The Food People Always Leave One Sandwich in the Break Room Fridge Labeled Ted"

Summary:

The comic strip features Dilbert, a bespectacled man with a distinctive black tuft of hair, sitting at his desk, engaged in a conversation with a woman. The conversation revolves around his plan to grab a Ted sandwich before a meeting. The woman inquires about the sandwich, prompting Dilbert to explain that it's always left in the break room fridge by the food people and is labeled "Ted." He adds that it tastes like ham.

The conversation takes an unexpected turn when another man at the desk asks if Dilbert has lost weight, to which he responds affirmatively. The woman inquires about his weight loss, leading to a humorous exchange where Dilbert attributes his weight loss to the Ted sandwich, stating that he's been eating it every day.

The comic strip concludes with the woman expressing concern about Dilbert's weight loss, prompting him to reassure her that he's still the same person. The final panel shows Dilbert sitting at his desk, looking pleased with himself, as the woman looks on with a mixture of concern and amusement.

Key Elements:

  • Dilbert's plan to grab a Ted sandwich before a meeting
  • The sandwich's origin and taste
  • The unexpected conversation about Dilbert's weight loss
  • The humorous exchange between Dilbert and the woman
  • The final panel showing Dilbert's reassurance and the woman's concern

Tone:

The comic strip has a lighthearted and humorous tone, with a touch of sarcasm and wit. The exchange between Dilbert and the woman is playful and banter-like, adding to the comedic effect.

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