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Dilbert cartoon first published on Wednesday 31st July 2002

Dilbert//4855, first published 24 years ago on Wednesday 31st July 2002


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new baby lack of sleep taking toll i am mother no sleep working with no sleep


Official transcript

Dilbert approaches a markedly disheveled coworker and asks, "How's your new baby?"

The coworker responds, "Wonderful, but the lack of sleep is taking a toll on my body."

Dilbert asks, "How's Becky doing?"

The coworker responds, "I AM Becky. Bob looks worse."

originally published on dilbert.com


Open source transcript

HOW'S YOUR NEW BABY?

WONDERFUL, BUT THE LACK OF SLEEP IS TAKING A TOLL ON MY BODY.

HOW'S BECKY DOING?

I AM BECKY.

BOB LOOKS WORSE.

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AI Analysis

Comic Strip Title: "The Lack of Sleep"

Summary:

The comic strip features Dilbert, a character known for his sarcastic wit and workplace frustrations. In this strip, Dilbert is greeted by a new baby, who is described as "wonderful" but also "taking a toll on [Dilbert's] body." Dilbert responds with a series of humorous one-liners, poking fun at the challenges of parenthood and the impact of sleep deprivation.

Key Panels:

  • Dilbert is shown holding a coffee mug and looking tired, with a caption that reads, "How's your new baby?"
  • The baby is depicted as a cute, smiling infant, with a caption that says, "Wonderful, but the lack of sleep is taking a toll on my body."
  • Dilbert's response is a series of witty remarks, including:
    • "How's Becky doing?"
    • "I am Becky. Bob looks worse."
  • The final panel shows Dilbert looking even more exhausted, with a caption that says, "I am Becky. Bob looks worse."

Overall:

The comic strip pokes fun at the challenges of parenthood and the impact of sleep deprivation on adults. Through Dilbert's witty remarks, the strip highlights the humor in the everyday struggles of new parents.

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