Dilbert cartoon first published on Friday 23rd March 2012

Dilbert//8378, first published fourteen years ago on Friday 23rd March 2012

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quarreling nemesis notoriously ineffective prime the pump retired

Official transcript

Dilbert: My old nemesis retired. Would you like to be my new nemesis? Coworker: Why me? Dilbert: You're notoriously ineffective. That's the best kind of nemesis to have. [thinks to himself] That should prime the pump. Coworker: I will thwart you a new one!

originally published on dilbert.com

Open source transcript

MY OLD NEMESIS RETIRED. WOULD YOU LIKE TO BE MY NEW NEMESIS?

WHY ME?

YOU'RE NOTORIOUSLY INEFFECTIVE. THAT'S THE BEST KIND OF NEMESIS TO HAVE.

THAT SHOULD PRIME THE PUMP.

I WILL THWART YOU A NEW ONE!

collated from github.com/jvarn/dilbert-archive

AI Analysis

The comic strip is titled "Nemesis" and features Dilbert, a character known for his sarcastic and witty remarks, in a humorous exchange with his old nemesis.

Panel 1: Introduction

• Dilbert: "My old nemesis retired. Would you like to be my new nemesis?"
• Pointy-Haired Boss: "Why me?"

Panel 2: The Request

• Dilbert: "You're notoriously ineffective. That's the best kind of nemesis to have."

Panel 3: The Threat

• Dilbert: "That should prime the pump."
• Pointy-Haired Boss: "I will thwart you a new one!"

Key Takeaways

• The comic strip showcases Dilbert's clever and humorous approach to dealing with his nemesis.
• The exchange highlights the absurdity and playfulness of the characters' interactions.

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