Dilbert cartoon first published on Tuesday 18th May 1999

Dilbert//3685, first published 27 years ago on Tuesday 18th May 1999

Tags

clip on ear hurts double check called pager on ear

Official transcript

The boss stands behind Wally who sits at his computer. The boss has his pager clipped to his ear and says, "Wally, are you sure this kind of pager is supposed to clip on my ear?"

The boss says, "It hurts. Maybe you can call someone to double-check."

Wally says, "Good idea."

and dials a number. The boss flinches in pain as his pager buzzes. Wally says, "Is there anything else I can do for you?"

originally published on dilbert.com

Open source transcript

WALLY, ARE YOU SURE THIS KIND OF PAGER IS SUPPOSED TO CLIP ON MY EAR?

IT HURTS. MAYBE YOU CAN CALL SOMEONE TO DOUBLE- CHECK.

GOOD IDEA BEEP

BZZZ BZZZ BZZZ IS THERE ANYTHING ELSE I CAN DO FOR YOU?

collated from github.com/jvarn/dilbert-archive

AI Analysis

Comic Strip Title: "Double-Check"

Summary:

The comic strip features Wally, a character known for his laziness and lack of motivation, in a conversation with his coworker. Wally is unsure whether the paper clip on his ear is a pager or not. His coworker suggests calling someone to double-check, but Wally is reluctant to take action. The coworker then asks if there's anything else Wally can do for him, and Wally responds by falling asleep at his desk. The comic strip humorously highlights Wally's apathy and lack of productivity.

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