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Dilbert cartoon first published on Friday 24th March 2000

Dilbert//3996, first published 26 years ago on Friday 24th March 2000


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know every tragedy future spilled hot coffee crotch happen in the future


Official transcript

At home, the future Dilbert tells Dilbert: "I know every tragedy that will happen in your future."

The future Dilbert suddenly screams: "Here it comes!!!"

Watching Dilbert through the window running around in pain outside, the future Dilbert thinks: "I'll never forget the day I spilled hot coffee on my crotch."

originally published on dilbert.com


Open source transcript

I KNOW EVERY TRAGEDY THAT WILL HAPPEN IN YOUR FUTURE.

HERE IT COMES!!!

I'LL NEVER FORGET THE DAY I SPILLED HOT COFFEE ON MY CROTCH.

ow ow ow!

collated from github.com/jvarn/dilbert-archive


AI Analysis

Comic Strip Title: "The Day I Spilled Hot Coffee on My Crotch"

Summary:

This 'Dilbert' comic strip humorously depicts a relatable workplace scenario. The scene unfolds in a cubicle, where the main character, Dilbert, is engrossed in reading a newspaper. His coworkers, Wally and Alice, are seated nearby, engaged in conversation.

Key Elements:

  • Dilbert's Realization: As he reads the news, Dilbert becomes aware that every tragedy has the potential to happen in his future.
  • Coworkers' Reaction: Wally and Alice are oblivious to Dilbert's concern, instead focusing on their own discussions.
  • Dilbert's Anticipation: Dilbert's anxiety grows, and he prepares for the worst-case scenario.
  • The Unexpected Event: Just as Dilbert predicts, he spills hot coffee on his crotch, causing him to exclaim, "I'll never forget the day I spilled hot coffee on my crotch."
  • Humorous Twist: The comic strip concludes with Dilbert's coworkers rushing to his aid, only to find him already standing up, having anticipated the spill and taken action to mitigate the damage.

Overall:

The 'Dilbert' comic strip masterfully captures the humor and relatability of everyday office life, using satire to poke fun at the mundane and the absurd.

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