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Dilbert cartoon first published on Tuesday 15th February 1994

Dilbert//1767, first published 32 years ago on Tuesday 15th February 1994


Tags

trying to please fool better please crush you selfish dogbert justa thought others threatened


Official transcript

"I can't live my life trying to please others."

originally published on dilbert.com


Open source transcript

I CAN'T LIVE MY LIFE TRYING TO PLEASE OTHERS.

I THINK I CAN SPEAK FOR ALL OTHERS WHEN I SAY "FOOL! YOU'D BETTER PLEASE US OR WE'LL CRUSH YOU I" ITWAS WE "OTHERS" JUST A DON'T LIKE THOUGHT. TO BE THREATENED .

collated from github.com/jvarn/dilbert-archive


AI Analysis

Comic Strip Title: "The Power of Words"

Summary:

  • The comic strip features Dilbert, a character known for his witty observations and sarcastic humor, in a humorous exchange with his coworkers.
  • Dilbert expresses his frustration with the constant requests and demands from his colleagues, feeling overwhelmed and unable to please everyone.
  • He jokingly suggests that if he were to speak for all others, he would say "Fool, you'd better please us or we'll crush you!"
  • The punchline lies in the fact that the other characters take Dilbert's statement literally and begin to intimidate him, highlighting the power of words and the importance of careful communication.

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