Dilbert cartoon first published on Tuesday 27th June 1989

Dilbert//73, first published 37 years ago on Tuesday 27th June 1989

Tags

death waiting medical

Official transcript

Dilbert sits at his desk. The Grim Reaper enters and says, "Gilbert, your time has come."

Dilbert says as beads of sweat fly off his forehead, "Gilbert?! My name is DILBERT! You have the wrong guy!"

The Grim Reaper says, "Oops! Sorry. Mind if I just wait around until your number comes up?"

originally published on dilbert.com

Open source transcript

GILBERT, YOUR TIME HAS COME.

GILBERT?! MY NAME IS DILBERT! YOU HAVE THE WRONG GUY!

OOPS! SORRY. MIND IF I JUST WAIT AROUND UNTIL YOUR NUMBER COMES UP ?

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AI Analysis

Comic Strip Title: "Time's Up"

Summary:

The comic strip features Dilbert, a character known for his sarcastic wit and frustration with his job, in a humorous exchange with the Grim Reaper.

• Scene 1: The Grim Reaper arrives at Dilbert's office, holding a scythe and wearing a hooded cloak.
• Scene 2: Dilbert asks for his name, and the Grim Reaper responds with "Dilbert," causing Dilbert to exclaim, "You have the wrong guy!"
• Scene 3: The Grim Reaper apologizes, stating he was just waiting around until Dilbert's number came up.

Key Elements:

• The comic strip pokes fun at the idea of the Grim Reaper's job being mundane and bureaucratic.
• The exchange between Dilbert and the Grim Reaper highlights the absurdity of the situation, with Dilbert's sarcastic remarks adding to the humor.
• The comic strip is a lighthearted commentary on the monotony of office work and the inevitability of death.

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