Dilbert cartoon first published on Sunday 26th February 2017

Dilbert//10179, first published nine years ago on Sunday 26th February 2017

Tags

wages, cost of living, raise, money, rent, apartment, roommate, space

Official transcript

Asok: I need a raise because the cost of living around here is too high. Boss: Stop being greedy. I pay you plenty. Asok: I can't even afford to rent an apartment. Boss: Get some roommates. Asok: I can't afford that either. I've been sleeping on a baby changing table in a public restroom. And the janitor has been charging me $3,000 per month for that. Boss: How wide is the baby changing table? Asok: Not wide enough for a roommate. Boss: Well, I'm out of ideas.

originally published on dilbert.com

Open source transcript

I NEED A RAISE BECAUSE THE COST OF LIVING AROUND HERE IS TOO HIGH.

STOP BEING GREEDY. I PAY YOU PLENTY.

I CAN'T EVEN AFFORD TO RENT AN APARTMENT.

GET SOME ROOMMATES.

I CAN'T AFFORD THAT EITHER.

IVE BEEN SLEEPING ON A BABY CHANGING TABLE IN A PUBLIC RESTROOM.

AND THE JANITOR HAS BEEN CHARGING ME $3,000 PER MONTH FOR THAT.

HOW WIDE IS THE BABY CHANGING TABLE?

NOT WIDE ENOUGH FOR A ROOMMATE.

WELL, I'M OUT OF IDEAS.

collated from github.com/jvarn/dilbert-archive

AI Analysis

Comic Strip Title: "Roommate Woes"

Summary:

The comic strip follows Dilbert, a character known for his sarcastic and humorous take on workplace and personal life. In this particular strip, Dilbert is struggling to find affordable housing and is considering getting a roommate to share the cost. However, he is hesitant to do so, citing concerns about the potential impact on his personal space and comfort.

Throughout the strip, Dilbert engages in a series of conversations with his co-workers, each highlighting his frustration and desperation in finding a suitable living arrangement. The strip pokes fun at the challenges of adulting, including the struggle to balance financial responsibilities with personal needs and desires.

Overall, "Roommate Woes" is a relatable and entertaining comic strip that captures the humor and angst of modern life.

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