Dilbert cartoon first published on Tuesday 25th July 1995

Dilbert//2292, first published 31 years ago on Tuesday 25th July 1995

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change prehistoric times ancestors caves grunting not very productive all day long

Official transcript

Dilbert sits at his desk and faces Wally who is holding a cup of coffee. Dilbert says to Wally, "It's amazing how much we've changed since prehistoric times."

Dilbert continues, "Our ancestors just sat around in caves, grunting and drawing on the wall."

Wally comments, "Not very productive."

Dilbert draws crude pictures on the blackboard in his cubicle. He tells Wally, "It was just this, all day long."

Wally answers, "Mmm. Yup."

originally published on dilbert.com

Open source transcript

IT'S AMAZING HOW MUCH WE'VE CHANGED SINCE PREHISTORIC TIMES.

OUR ANCESTORS JUST SAT AROUND IN CAVES, GRUNTING AND DRAWING ON THE WALL.

NOT VERY PRODUCTIVE.

IT WAS JUST THIS, ALL DAY LONG MMM YUP.

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AI Analysis

Comic Strip Title: "Not Very Productive"

This comic strip, originally published in 1995, humorously highlights the contrast between prehistoric and modern work environments.

Scene Setup

The scene is set in an office cubicle, where a group of coworkers are discussing their ancestors' productivity levels. The conversation begins with one coworker remarking on how much their ancestors have changed since prehistoric times.

Key Moments

• A coworker responds by saying, "Our ancestors just sat around in caves, grunting and drawing on the wall."
• Another coworker chimes in, "Not very productive."
• The first coworker retorts, "It was just this, all day long."
• The group shares a laugh at the absurdity of their ancestors' work habits.

Humor and Commentary

The comic strip pokes fun at the idea that modern workplaces are more productive than those of the past. It also highlights the contrast between the physical labor and creative activities of prehistoric humans and the sedentary nature of modern office work. The humor lies in the exaggeration of the ancestors' lack of productivity and the coworkers' amusement at their own perceived superiority. Overall, the comic strip uses satire to comment on the changing nature of work and the human experience.

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