Dilbert cartoon first published on Friday 8th June 2012

Dilbert//8455, first published fourteen years ago on Friday 8th June 2012

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birthdays collecting money birthday present acquaintance price chart used gum lint bent staples

Official transcript

Tina: I'm collecting money for Scott's birthday present. Dilbert: Let me check my acquaintance price chart to see what he's worth. Do you have change for used gum? Tina: Do you want it in lint or bent staples?

originally published on dilbert.com

Open source transcript

I'M COLLECTING MONEY FOR SCOTT'S BIRTHDAY PRESENT.

LET ME CHECK MY ACQUAINTANCE PRICE CHART TO SEE WHAT HE'S WORTH.

DO YOU HAVE CHANGE FOR USED GUM?

DO YOU WANT IT IN LINT OR BENT STAPLES?

collated from github.com/jvarn/dilbert-archive

AI Analysis

Comic Strip Title: "Dilbert's Birthday Gift"

Summary:

The comic strip follows Dilbert as he prepares to give Scott a birthday gift. Dilbert asks his acquaintance to check Scott's price chart to determine the gift's value. However, the acquaintance inquires about the gift's condition, specifically whether it is in "lint or bent staples." This exchange highlights the humorous and relatable moments in the workplace, as Dilbert struggles to find the perfect gift for his coworker.

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