Dilbert cartoon first published on Saturday 16th September 2000

Dilbert//4172, first published 26 years ago on Saturday 16th September 2000

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email monkey cold turkey little chatting not addictive hop on

Official transcript

With a turkey attached to his back, Asok says to Dilbert "I used to have an e-mail monkey on my back, but I went cold turkey."

Asok continues, "I still do a little chatting but that's not addictive. Is it?"

A monkey approches Asok and introduces himself, "I'm Rofl."

Asok replies, "Oh, just shut up and hop on."

originally published on dilbert.com

Open source transcript

I USED TO HAVE AN EMAIL MONKEY ON MY BACK, BUT I WENT COLD TURKEY.

I STILL DO A LITTLE CHATTING BUT THAT'S NOT ADDICTIVE.

IS IT?

OH, JUST SHUT UP AND HOP ON.

I'M ROFL.

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AI Analysis

The comic strip is titled "Cold Turkey" and features Dilbert, a character known for his sarcastic and humorous take on workplace life.

Panel 1: Dilbert reveals that he used to have an e-mail monkey on his back but has since gone cold turkey. This implies that he has stopped using the e-mail monkey, a common office supply item, and is now trying to break the habit.

Panel 2: Dilbert explains that he still does a little chatting, but it's not addictive. He seems to be downplaying the extent of his chatting habits, suggesting that he may be trying to convince himself or others that he's not as addicted to chatting as he used to be.

Panel 3: Dilbert says, "Oh, just shut up and hop on." This line is likely a joke, as it's an unusual way to address someone, especially in a professional setting. It's possible that Dilbert is being sarcastic or ironic, using humor to deflect attention from his own behavior.

Overall: The comic strip pokes fun at the idea of addiction and the challenges of quitting bad habits. Dilbert's character is known for his dry wit and sarcasm, and this strip is no exception. The use of humor and irony adds to the comedic effect, making it an entertaining read for fans of the Dilbert comic strip.

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