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Dilbert cartoon first published on Wednesday 24th January 2007

Dilbert//6493, first published nineteen years ago on Wednesday 24th January 2007


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alien bring technology handle oa agavel new guy order in the court simpletons snout working out health


Official transcript

I came to this company to bring the technology of my advanced culture to you simpletons. "Has anyone ever told you that your snout is like the handle of a gavel?"

"A what?"

"How's the new guy working out?"

"ORDER IN THE COURT!"

BAM BAM BAM

originally published on dilbert.com


Open source transcript

I CAME TO THIS COMPANY TO BRING THE TECHNOLOGY OF MY ADVANCED CULTURE TO YOU SIMPLETONS.

HAS ANYONE EVER TOLD YOU THAT YOUR SNOUT IS LIKE THE HANDLE OF A GAVEL?

WHAT?

HOW'S THE NEW GUY WORKING OUT?

ORDER IN THE COURT!

BAM

collated from github.com/jvarn/dilbert-archive


AI Analysis

The comic strip features Dilbert, a bespectacled, balding, and brown-haired office worker with a distinctive body shape, sitting at a desk in a conference room. He is accompanied by his dog, Dogbert, who is also seated at the desk.

Scene 1: Introduction

  • A man with a large wig and a yellow jacket enters the room.
  • He introduces himself as a representative of a company that has developed advanced technology to bring simpletons into the workplace.
  • The man claims that his company's technology will allow simpletons to work alongside intelligent individuals.

Scene 2: Questioning

  • Dilbert asks if the man has ever told anyone that their snout is like the handle of a gavel.
  • The man responds with a question, asking how the new guy is working out.
  • Dilbert replies that the new guy is "Bam Bam Bam" (a play on the sound of a hammer hitting an anvil).

Scene 3: Conclusion

  • The man leaves the room, leaving Dilbert and Dogbert alone.
  • Dogbert comments that the man is an idiot, and Dilbert agrees.
  • The comic strip ends with a caption that reads, "Order in the court!"

Humor and Commentary

  • The comic strip pokes fun at the idea of bringing simpletons into the workplace and the absurdity of the situation.
  • The use of wordplay and clever dialogue adds to the humor and satire of the strip.
  • The comic strip also comments on the challenges of working with people who may not be as intelligent or capable as oneself.

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