Dilbert cartoon first published on Saturday 27th March 2010

Dilbert//7651, first published sixteen years ago on Saturday 27th March 2010

Tags

scan document ask favor important scanner malfunction hope empty candy jar hopeless

Official transcript

Dilbert says, "Can you scan this document for me?"

Carol says, "Is it important?"

Carol says, "If it isn't important, you shouldn't bother me. If it is, the scanner will malfunction."

Dilbert says, "Is there no room for hope?"

Carol says, "I keep mine in this empty candy jar."

originally published on dilbert.com

Open source transcript

CAN YOU SCAN THIS DOCUMENT FOR ME?

IS IT IMPORTANT?

IF IT ISN'T IMPORTANT, YOU SHOULDN'T BOTHER ME. IF IT IS, THE SCANNER WILL MALFUNCTION IS THERE NO ROOM FOR HOPE?

I KEEP MINE IN THIS EMPTY CANDY JAR.

collated from github.com/jvarn/dilbert-archive

AI Analysis

Comic Strip Title: "Scanner Malfunction"

Summary:

The comic strip, originally published in, features Dilbert and his co-worker, Wally, discussing the importance of a document scan. Wally is concerned about the potential malfunction of the scanner, while Dilbert is more focused on the task at hand.

Key Points:

• Dilbert asks Wally if the document is important.
• Wally responds that it is, but the scanner may malfunction.
• Dilbert reassures Wally that if the scanner fails, he will keep the document in an empty candy jar.
• The comic strip pokes fun at the common office scenario where employees are hesitant to use office equipment due to concerns about its reliability.

Overall:

The comic strip "Scanner Malfunction" is a humorous take on the everyday challenges faced by office workers. It highlights the importance of prioritizing tasks and finding creative solutions to potential problems.

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