Dilbert cartoon first published on Thursday 21st June 2001

Dilbert//4450, first published 25 years ago on Thursday 21st June 2001

Dilbert cartoon for Thursday 21st June 2001

Dilbert for Wednesday 20th June 2001

Dilbert for Friday 22nd June 2001

Tags

loser no girlfreind business traveler call check her story order food waitress hard time restaurant

Official transcript

Dilbert sits alone at a table in a restaurant. A waitress comes to take his order and he says, "I'm not a loser who can't get a date. I'm a business traveller."

The waitress replies, "What's your girlfriend's name? I'll call her and check out your story."

Dilbert, embarassed, looks down at his menu and says, "Maybe I should order."

The waitress says, "Maybe you should."

originally published on dilbert.com

Open source transcript

I'M NOT A LOSER WHO CAN'T GET A DATE. I'M A BUSINESS TRAVELER.

WHAT'S YOUR GIRLFRIEND'S NAME? I'LL CALL HER AND CHECK OUT YOUR STORY.

MAYBE I SHOULD ORDER.

MAYBE YOU SHOULD.

collated from github.com/jvarn/dilbert-archive

AI Analysis

Comic Strip Title: "Business Traveler's Dilemma"

Summary:

The comic strip features a business traveler who is not interested in getting a date. However, he is approached by a woman who introduces herself as his girlfriend's name and asks to call her. The traveler is confused and asks if she should order. The woman responds, "Maybe you should."

Key Elements:

The comic strip pokes fun at the idea of a business traveler trying to navigate social situations while on the road.
The woman's introduction of herself as the traveler's girlfriend's name adds an element of confusion and humor to the situation.
The traveler's response of "Maybe you should" suggests that he is unsure of how to proceed and is seeking guidance from the woman.
The overall tone of the comic strip is lighthearted and playful, using humor to comment on the challenges of social interactions in a professional setting.

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