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Dilbert cartoon first published on Monday 8th July 2019

Dilbert//11041, first published seven years ago on Monday 8th July 2019

Boss Needs Copies


Tags

boss, frustrated, irritation, office, office workers


Official transcript

Boss: I need three copies of this.

originally published on dilbert.com


Open source transcript

I NEED THREE COPIES OF THIS.

YOU JUST LITERALLY WALKED PAST THE COPIER.

SHEESH!

FORGET IT! JUST SHRED THE STUPID DOCUMENT.

THE SHREDDER IS RIGHT BEHIND YOU.

collated from github.com/jvarn/dilbert-archive


AI Analysis

Comic Strip Title: "Shredder Shenanigans"

Summary:

The comic strip, originally published in, features Dilbert, a bespectacled man with a distinctive hairstyle, as the main character. The story unfolds in three panels, each with a caption and accompanying illustration.

Panel 1: Dilbert approaches a woman at her desk, holding three copies of a document. He requests that she needs three copies of this, but the woman responds by saying, "You just literally walked past the copier." This exchange sets the tone for the rest of the comic strip.

Panel 2: Dilbert's frustration grows as he exclaims, "Sheesh, forget it, just shred the stupid document." The woman, seemingly unbothered, shrugs and says, "The shredder is right behind you."

Panel 3: Dilbert's anger boils over as he yells, "Shredder, shred the stupid document!" The woman looks on calmly, while Dilbert's anger intensifies, leading to a comical conclusion.

Overall: The comic strip humorously portrays the absurdity of office politics and the frustrations that can arise from everyday interactions. Through Dilbert's reactions and the woman's nonchalant demeanor, the strip pokes fun at the quirks of office life.

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