Dilbert cartoon first published on Saturday 29th January 2011

Dilbert//7959, first published fifteen years ago on Saturday 29th January 2011

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terrorists work ethic elbonian leftists kidnapped ransom demands three pack tube socks carton milk six yams making life nightmare gives in to kidnappers

Official transcript

Dilbert Comic Strip Series - Asok is kidnapped in Elbonia

originally published on dilbert.com

Open source transcript

ELBONIAN LEFTISTS KIDNAPPED ASOK.

THEY HAVE RANSOM DEMANDS.

THEY WANT A THREE-PACK OF TUBE SOCKS, A CARTON OF MILK, AND SIX YAMS.

MAYBE YOU COULD BUY THAT STUFF ON YOUR WAY HOME.

YOU'RE MAKING MY LIFE A NIGHTMARE!

JUST KEEP HIM!

collated from github.com/jvarn/dilbert-archive

AI Analysis

Comic Strip Title: "Kidnapped by Leftists"

Summary:

The comic strip depicts a scene where Elbonian leftists have kidnapped Asok, demanding ransom in exchange for his safe return. The kidnappers request a three-pack of tube socks, a carton of milk, and six yams as payment.

Key Elements:

• Elbonian leftists kidnap Asok
• Demands for ransom: three-pack of tube socks, carton of milk, and six yams
• Asok's mother negotiates with the kidnappers
• Asok's mother offers alternative payment: "You're making my life a nightmare. Just keep him!"

Humor:

The comic strip's humor lies in the absurdity of the kidnappers' demands and the mother's deadpan response. The use of everyday items like tube socks and yams as ransom adds to the comedic effect. The mother's frustration and exasperation are relatable, making the strip amusing and entertaining.

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