Dilbert cartoon first published on Wednesday 21st August 2002

Dilbert//4876, first published 24 years ago on Wednesday 21st August 2002

Tags

have mail twelve years glistens envelope happy awed

Official transcript

Wally and Dilbert are in the mail room. Wally says, "I have mail! I've never had mail in twelve years here."

Wally continues, "It's not addressed to me but it was in my box so I'm keeping it."

Dilbert asks, "No mail for twelve years?"

Wally responds, "If I hold it just right it glistens."

originally published on dilbert.com

Open source transcript

I HAVE MAIL!

I'VE NEVER HAD MAIL IN TWELVE YEARS HERE.

IT'S NOT ADDRESSED TO ME BUT IT WAS IN MY BOX SO I'M KEEPING IT.

NO MAIL FOR TWELVE YEARS?

IF I HOLD IT JUST RIGHT IT GLISTENS.

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AI Analysis

Title: "Mail Box Blues"

This 'Dilbert' comic strip, originally published in 2002, revolves around the theme of procrastination and the consequences of neglecting tasks. The strip features Dilbert, a bespectacled character, who has been tasked with addressing a box of mail that has been left unattended for twelve years.

Panel Breakdown:

• The first panel shows Dilbert's boss, Wally, handing him a cup of coffee and a piece of paper with the message: "I have mail. I've never had mail in twelve years here."
• In the second panel, Dilbert is seen holding a piece of paper and looking puzzled, with the caption: "It's not addressed to me but it was in my box so I'm keeping it."
• The third panel depicts Dilbert standing in front of a yellow wall, holding a piece of paper and looking confused, with the caption: "No mail for twelve years? If I hold it just right it glistens."

Humor and Commentary:

The comic strip uses humor to highlight the absurdity of Dilbert's situation and the consequences of procrastination. The punchline about the mail "glistening" when held just right adds to the comedic effect. The strip also touches on the theme of office politics and the tendency for employees to avoid tasks or responsibilities.

Overall:

The comic strip "Mail Box Blues" is a lighthearted commentary on the human tendency to procrastinate and avoid tasks. It uses humor to highlight the absurdity of Dilbert's situation and the consequences of neglecting responsibilities. The strip is a relatable and entertaining take on the challenges of working in an office environment.

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