Dilbert cartoon first published on Tuesday 29th July 2003

Dilbert//5218, first published 23 years ago on Tuesday 29th July 2003

Tags

price quote every expense alice side agreement hidden costs customer punch vendor freaking weasel

Official transcript

"As you requested, this price quote includes absolutely every expense you'll incur!"

originally published on dilbert.com

Open source transcript

AS YOU REQUESTED, THIS PRICE QUOTE INCLUDES ABSOLUTELY EVERY EXPENSE YOU'LL INCUR!

IF THAT'S TRUE, YOU WON'T MIND SIGNING THE "ALICE SIDE AGREEMENT." "IN THE EVENT OF HIDDEN COSTS, CUSTOMER WILL REPEATEDLY PUNCH VENDOR WHILE YELLING 'YOU FREAKING WEASEL!'" PEN?

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AI Analysis

Comic Strip Title: "Alice Side Agreement"

Summary:

The comic strip features Alice, a quirky and eccentric character from the "Dilbert" series, negotiating a price quote with a vendor. The conversation is humorous and lighthearted, with Alice making a series of absurd and nonsensical requests.

• Alice's Request: Alice asks the vendor if he won't mind signing the "Alice Side Agreement," which is a fictional and humorous concept.
• Vendor's Response: The vendor is taken aback by Alice's request and asks if she is joking. Alice responds by saying that she is not joking and that the agreement is a serious matter.
• Punching Vendor: Alice then threatens to punch the vendor repeatedly if he doesn't sign the agreement. The vendor is shocked and confused by Alice's behavior.
• Pen: Alice demands a pen from the vendor, who is hesitant to give it to her. Alice then proceeds to use the pen to sign the agreement, which is likely a meaningless document.

Overall: The comic strip is a humorous commentary on the absurdity of business negotiations and the quirks of certain individuals. It pokes fun at the idea of taking things too seriously and the importance of getting what you want, even if it means being unreasonable.

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