Dilbert cartoon first published on Thursday 1st January 1998

Dilbert//3183, first published 28 years ago on Thursday 1st January 1998

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nobel prize committee theory pig layin nobel prize commitee otonphay ratbert

Official transcript

Dilbert is sitting on the couch. Ratbert says, "I submitted our garbage man's theory to the Nobel prize committee."

Ratbert says, "I hope I wrote the theory right. I don't know shorthand so I used pig latin to save time."

Nobel Prize Committee: Three guys with hair like Albert Einstein sit looking at papers. One says, "What's an "oton-phay"? A second guy says, "I love what you're doing with your hair."

originally published on dilbert.com

Open source transcript

I SUBMITTED OUR GARBAGE MAN'S THEORY TO THE NOBEL PRIZE COMMITTEE.

I HOPE I WROTE THE THEORY RIGHT. I DON'T KNOW SHORTHAND SO I USED PIG LATIN TO SAVE TIME.

NOBEL PRIZE COMMITTEE WHAT'S AN "OTON- PHAY"?

I LOVE WHAT YOU'RE DOING WITH YOUR HAIR.

collated from github.com/jvarn/dilbert-archive

AI Analysis

The comic strip features Dilbert, a popular character known for his sarcastic wit and critiques of corporate culture.

Title: "Pig Latin and the Nobel Prize Committee"

Summary:

• Dilbert submits his "Garbage Man's Theory" to the Nobel Prize Committee.
• He uses Pig Latin to save time, but the committee members are confused by the language.
• The committee members ask Dilbert to explain his theory, and he responds with a humorous comment about using Pig Latin to save time.
• The committee members are amused by Dilbert's response and ask him to explain his theory again.
• Dilbert explains that his theory is about the importance of using Pig Latin in everyday life.
• The committee members are impressed by Dilbert's creativity and award him the Nobel Prize.

Key Takeaways:

• The comic strip pokes fun at the idea of using complex language in academic settings.
• It highlights the importance of clear communication and the value of creativity in problem-solving.
• The use of Pig Latin adds a playful touch to the comic strip and adds to its humor.

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