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Dilbert cartoon first published on Friday 15th July 1994

Dilbert//1917, first published 32 years ago on Friday 15th July 1994


Tags

carpal tunnel surgery carpool room in carpool permanent damges wear braces medical


Official transcript

"I hear you need a carpool urgently."

originally published on dilbert.com


Open source transcript

I HEAR YOU NEED A CARPOOL URGENTLY.

NO, I NEED "CARPAL TUNNEL SURGERY." THE REPETITIVE MOTION OF TYPING HAS CAUSED PERMANENT DAMAGE.

I HAVE TO WEAR BRACES UNTIL THE SURGERY.

THERE'S NO ROOM IN MY CARPOOL.

collated from github.com/jvarn/dilbert-archive


AI Analysis

Comic Strip Title: "Carpal Tunnel Surgery"

Summary:

  • A man requests a carpool, but the other man asks for "carpal tunnel surgery."
  • The first man is confused and asks for clarification.
  • The second man explains that his repetitive motion of typing has caused permanent damage, requiring him to wear braces until surgery.
  • The first man is amused by the absurdity of the situation and points out that there is no room in his carpool for someone with braces.
  • The second man is disappointed but understands the situation.

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