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Dilbert cartoon first published on Wednesday 24th May 2006

Dilbert//6248, first published twenty years ago on Wednesday 24th May 2006


Official transcript

"If your lawyers are going to claim all of my patents, I demand my old job back."

"Okay."

"Really?"

"Yay."

originally published on dilbert.com


Open source transcript

IF YOUR LAWYERS ARE GOING TO CLAIM ALL OF MY PATENTS, I DEMAND MY OLD JOB BACK.

OKAY.

REALLY?

collated from github.com/jvarn/dilbert-archive


AI Analysis

Comic Strip Title: "Old Job Back"

Summary:

The comic strip features Dilbert, a character known for his sarcastic wit and frustration with his job. In this strip, he is approached by a lawyer who claims that his clients will demand his old job back if he does not comply with their demands.

Panel 1:

  • The lawyer presents Dilbert with a contract, stating that if his clients are going to claim all of his patents, he will demand his old job back.
  • Dilbert is skeptical and asks if this is a joke.

Panel 2:

  • The lawyer responds with a simple "okay," leaving Dilbert confused.
  • Dilbert looks at the contract and then back at the lawyer, unsure of what to do.

Panel 3:

  • Dilbert is shown sitting in his office, looking frustrated and defeated.
  • He is surrounded by papers and files, symbolizing his workload and stress.
  • The lawyer is shown sitting in a chair, looking smug and satisfied with himself.

Overall:

The comic strip pokes fun at the idea of lawyers and their clients making outrageous demands. It also highlights Dilbert's frustration and desperation in dealing with his job and the pressures that come with it. The strip is a humorous commentary on the challenges of working in a corporate environment.

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