Dilbert cartoon first published on Sunday 14th November 1999

Dilbert//3865, first published 27 years ago on Sunday 14th November 1999

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salesman questions best running shoe sneakers are sneakers far superior expensive ones

Official transcript

DIlbert is standing in a shoe store looking around. Alan, a salesman from behind asks, "Do you have any questions?"

Dilbert turns and asks, "What's your best running shoe?"

The salesman replies, "They're all the same. Sneakers are sneakers."

The store manager interrupts, "Alan, may I have a word with you?"

Dilbert continues to inspect the shoes as the manager and salesman are conferencing in the back. The salesman returns and says, "The expensive sneakers are far superior."

Dilbert replies, "I'll take them!"

The salesman thinks, "I feel like I'm clubbing a baby seal."

Dilbert is holding up a sneaker and asks, "Will these work with my old socks?"

originally published on dilbert.com

Open source transcript

SALE DO YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS?

WHAT'S YOUR BEST RUNNING SHOE?

THEY'RE ALL THE SAME. SNEAKERS ARE SNEAKERS.

ALAN, MAY HAVE A WORD WITH YOU?

THE EXPENSIVE SNEAKERS ARE FAR SUPERIOR.

I'LL TAKE THEM I FEEL LIKE I'M CLUBBING A BABY SEAL.

WILL THESE WORK WITH MY OLD SOCKS?

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AI Analysis

Comic Strip Title: "Sneaker Conundrum"

Summary:

The comic strip revolves around a man seeking advice on the best running shoes, only to be met with confusion and humor.

• The man inquires about the best running shoes, but the salesperson is perplexed by his request.
• The salesperson asks if he has any questions, to which the man responds with a wordplay on his name, "Alan," and "I have a word with you."
• The salesperson, still confused, asks if he wants to take the shoes for a test run, to which the man replies, "I'll take them."
• The punchline comes when the man reveals he is actually looking for a pair of socks, not shoes, and asks if the salesperson will work with his old socks.

Key Takeaways:

• The comic strip showcases the absurdity of the situation and the salesperson's confusion.
• The wordplay on the man's name adds a layer of humor to the exchange.
• The punchline subverts the reader's expectations, providing a comedic twist to the story.

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