Dilbert cartoon first published on Thursday 21st March 1991

Dilbert//705, first published 35 years ago on Thursday 21st March 1991

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Open source transcript

I MISSED MY DOCTOR'S APPOINTMENT. CAN I RESCHEDULE IT ?

WHY DID YOU MISS IT ?

I WAS SICK.

YEAH, LIKE I HAVEN'T HEARD THAT ONE BEFORE.

collated from github.com/jvarn/dilbert-archive

AI Analysis

Title: "The Rescheduling Dilemma"

Summary:

This comic strip, originally published in 'Dilbert', revolves around a doctor's appointment that has been missed. The patient calls to reschedule, citing illness as the reason for their absence. However, the doctor is skeptical, having heard the same excuse before.

Key Elements:

• A patient misses their doctor's appointment
• The patient calls to reschedule, claiming to be sick
• The doctor is unimpressed, having heard the same excuse before
• The comic strip humorously highlights the common phenomenon of people using illness as an excuse to avoid appointments or responsibilities

Themes:

• The relatability of the situation
• The skepticism and frustration that can come with dealing with people who use excuses
• The importance of being honest and taking responsibility for one's actions

Tone:

• Humorous and lighthearted, with a touch of sarcasm
• The comic strip pokes fun at the common experience of dealing with people who use excuses, while also highlighting the importance of honesty and responsibility.

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