December 1997 Comic Strips - Page 1
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Monday December 01,
1997
Tags interns, imprtant, mink coat, good eatin, analogy police
Transcript
The Boss puts his arm on Asok's shoulder and says, "Asok, at this company, we think our interns are as important at minks to a mink coat." Asok says, "Um... minks to not enjoy any of the benefits of a mink coat." The Boss says, "And they're good eatin', too!" Asok says, "I must report you to the analogy police."
Tuesday December 02,
1997
Tags analogy police, boss compared, mink coat, importance
Transcript
Asok goes to the Analogy Police. A sign on the door reads, "Open." Phil, ruler of Heck, sits behind a desk. Asok says, "My boss said I was as important as a mink is to a mink coat." Phil says, "That sounds fine to me." Asok says, "But the Mink dies." Phil says, "I guess you won't be leaving a full fifteen precent tip."
Wednesday December 03,
1997
Tags misuse of analogies, dressed odd, casual day, frightening outifit, bicycle pants
Transcript
Asok says, "Are you sure this is where I report the misuse of analogies. You're dressed very odd." Phil says, "It's casual day." He's the former ruler of Heck and is dressed in a devil suit.l Asok says, "That's the most frightening outfit I've ever seen." Phil says, "You haven't seen my bicycle pants."
Thursday December 04,
1997
Tags phil, ruler of heck, pitchspoon, minor sins, merging company, non alcoholic beer, synergy, bad pun
Transcript
Phil says, "I used to be Phil The Ruler of Heck. My pitchspoon was feared by all who committed minor sins." Asok leans on Phil's desk. Phil says, "Then I made the mistake of merging with a company that makes non-alcoholic beer. I was ousted." Phil screams, "They said we'd have synergy!" Asok suggests, "Maybe it was just a bad pun."
Friday December 05,
1997
Tags write resume, large fee, Dogbert, having trouble, invented coffee, patent
Transcript
Phil, former ruller of Heck, now head of the Analogy Police, says to Dogbert, "Can you help me write a resume?" Dogbert obliges, "Yes, for a large fee." Phil says, "How do I know you're qualified." Dogbert says, "Check my resume." Phil says, "I have a hard time believing you invented coffee." Dogbert rebutts, "Check my patent."
Saturday December 06,
1997
Tags career counseling, job involving sin, bingo field, budget work, no marketing, no auditing, no garnet manuafacturing
Transcript
Chil is consulting Dogbert about his career. He says, "I'd be good at any job involving sin." Phil says, "Perhaps something in the bingo field, or maybe budget work." Dogbert suggests, "How about marketing?" Phil frowns, "I have a soul. It's just a small one." Dogbert says, "Gotcha. No marketing... no auditing... no garment manufacturing..."
Monday December 08,
1997
Tags compliments, compliments list, everything you say, lower opinion, analyze identity
Transcript
Dogbert and Dilbert go for a walk. Dogbert says, "When you're with a woman, everything you say will lower her opinion of you." Dilbert says, "But, I can give her compliments, right?" Dogbert's ears standon end. He says, "No! That's the worst thing." Dogbert says, "Women keep a log of all compliments. They analyze the pattern to identify negative trends." Dilbert says, "Should I use my real name?"
Tuesday December 09,
1997
Tags coached well, date, date analyzer, cubicle fibers, office job
Transcript
Dilbert arrives for his date. A woman opens the door and Dilbert says, "Grunt, grunt. Absolutely right. Grunt, grunt, grunt." Dilbert says, "Grunt, grunt, grunt." She says, 'Someone coached you well for this date. You haven't said a thing I object to yet." Dilbert is strapped to a huge microscope labled, "Date-alyzer." He says, "Grunt." She stands at the control panel and says, "I see cubicle fibers... you have an office job."
Wednesday December 10,
1997
Tags grunt grunt, excellent conversationalist, too perfect, you've been coached
Transcript
Dilbert eats dinner with his nameless date. He says, "Grunt, gunt. You're right. Grunt." She says, "All you do is grunt and agree with me." She says, "I'd be lying if I said I didn't like it. You're an excellent conversationalist." Dilbert thinks, "It's a trap." Dilbert says, "Aw, shucks. I'm not excellent at anything." The date says, "You're too perfect! You've been coached!"
Thursday December 11,
1997
Tags lower opinion, time bombs, ruin magic, kill me, one kiss, no tongue
Transcript
Dilbert and his date go for a walk, holding hands. She says, "Sooner or later you'll say something that will lower my opinion of you." Dilbert grunts. She says, "Men are like bombs. At any moment you'll say something that will ruin the magic." Dilbert slips and says, "I'm an engineer." She screams, "Aaaaargh! Kill me! Kill me!" He says, "I'll give you one kiss. No tongue."


