Dilbert cartoon first published on Friday 11th July 2003

Dilbert//5200, first published 23 years ago on Friday 11th July 2003

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Official transcript

Headline: A Few Years Ago. Catbert says, "The company will no longer provide free soft drinks."

Headline: This Year. Catberrt says, "No more free coffee, and no more free bottled water."

Headline: In the Future. Catbert is in a space suit. He says, "Don't swallow your saliva."

originally published on dilbert.com

Open source transcript

A FEW YEARS AGO THE COMPANY WILL NO LONGER PROVIDE FREE SOFT DRINKS.

THIS YEAR NO MORE FREE COFFEE, AND NO MORE FREE BOTTLED WATER.

IN THE FUTURE DON'T SWALLOW YOUR SALIVA.

collated from github.com/jvarn/dilbert-archive

AI Analysis

The comic strip, originally published in 2003, is titled "No More Free Stuff". It features Dilbert, a character known for his sarcastic wit and frustration with corporate bureaucracy, as he navigates the changing landscape of office perks.

The Struggle is Real

• In the first panel, Dilbert laments the loss of free soft drinks, a staple of office life.
• In the second panel, he expresses his disappointment at the removal of free coffee and bottled water, highlighting the absurdity of the situation.
• The final panel shows Dilbert's future self, still struggling with the lack of free perks, but now facing the additional challenge of not being able to swallow his saliva.

A Commentary on Corporate Culture

The comic strip is a commentary on the changing corporate culture, where employees are increasingly expected to pay for even the most basic amenities. It pokes fun at the idea that companies are willing to cut costs on things that are essential to employee well-being, but are unwilling to invest in the happiness and productivity of their staff.

A Relatable and Humorous Take

Overall, "No More Free Stuff" is a relatable and humorous take on the challenges of working in a corporate environment. It highlights the absurdity of the situation and the frustration that many employees feel when they are forced to pay for things that were once free.

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