Dilbert cartoon first published on Friday 26th May 1989

Dilbert//41, first published 37 years ago on Friday 26th May 1989

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door fall falling rude stairs

Official transcript

Dilbert walks through a door and thinks, "I hate this: somebody is just far enough behind me that it would be awkward to hold the door, but rude to let it swing."

Dilbert walks away thinking, "I'll just pick up the pace and act like I don't notice anybody behind me."

The door hits the person behind him. The person screams and falls down the stairs. Dilbert thinks, "Doors at the tops of stairs are the worst."

originally published on dilbert.com

Open source transcript

I HATE THIS: SOMEBODY IS JUST FAR ENOUGH BEHIND ME THAT IT WOULD BE AWKWARD TO HOLD THE DOOR, BUT RUDE TO LET IT SWING.

I'LL JUST PICK UP THE PACE AND ACT LIKE I DON'T NOTICE ANYBODY BEHIND ME.

WUMP!

DOORS AT THE TOPS OF STAIRS ARE THE WORST.

AAAAGH!!

THUMPA -

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AI Analysis

The comic strip is titled "Doors at the Tops of Stairs are the Worst." It features Dilbert, a character known for his sarcastic and humorous observations on workplace life.

Panel 1: Introduction

• Dilbert is shown walking towards a door with a speech bubble stating, "I hate this: somebody is just far enough behind me that it would be awkward to hold the door, but rude to let it swing."
• This sets the tone for the rest of the strip, highlighting Dilbert's frustration with everyday situations.

Panel 2: The Problem

• Dilbert is shown walking away from the door, with a speech bubble saying, "I'll just pick up the pace and act like I don't notice anybody behind me."
• This shows Dilbert's attempt to avoid the awkwardness of holding the door or letting it swing shut.

Panel 3: The Punchline

• Dilbert is shown standing at the top of a staircase, with a speech bubble saying, "Doors at the tops of stairs are the worst."
• The final panel features a loud "WUMP!" sound effect, emphasizing the impact of the door on Dilbert's day.

Overall, the comic strip pokes fun at the mundane frustrations of daily life, using humor to highlight the relatable struggles of dealing with awkward social situations.

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