Dilbert cartoon first published on Monday 29th October 2001

Dilbert//4580, first published 25 years ago on Monday 29th October 2001

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talking clock after midnight talking alarm

Official transcript

Dilbert is sitting at his computer. The Boss approaches from behind and says, "My home phone turns into a talking clock after midnight."

Dilbert turns slightly. The Boss continues, "Yeah, I didn't believe it either until Wally taught me how to use it."

The Boss is at home. A voice from his phone yells, "It's 3:14 in the morning you #%*!* idiot!"

The Boss thinks to himself, "Yup."

originally published on dilbert.com

Open source transcript

MY HOME PHONE TURNS INTO A TALKING CLOCK AFTER MIDNIGHT.

YEAH, I DIDNT BELIEVE IT EITHER UNTIL WALLY TAUGHT ME HOW TO USE IT.

IT'S 3:14 IN THE MORNING YOU #%hr! * IDIOT!

UP 3333

collated from github.com/jvarn/dilbert-archive

AI Analysis

Comic Strip Title: "Time's Up"

Summary:

The comic strip features Dilbert, a bespectacled man with a distinctive hairstyle, who is shown to be struggling with time management. The story begins with Dilbert's home phone turning into a talking clock at midnight, which he initially dismisses as a prank. However, the clock continues to taunt him throughout the day, reminding him that it's 3:14 in the morning and that he's an idiot for not being able to use it.

As the comic strip progresses, Dilbert becomes increasingly frustrated and disheveled, ultimately resorting to using a calculator to try and understand the clock's cryptic messages. Despite his best efforts, Dilbert is unable to comprehend the clock's meaning, leading to a series of humorous misunderstandings and mishaps.

Overall, the comic strip pokes fun at the challenges of time management and the frustrations that can come with trying to navigate complex systems. Through its witty dialogue and relatable characters, the strip provides a lighthearted commentary on the human experience.

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