Dilbert cartoon first published on Wednesday 6th November 2002

Dilbert//4953, first published 24 years ago on Wednesday 6th November 2002

Tags

temp requested afraid of commitment stand like this no chair needed

Official transcript

Carol brings a man into Dilbert's cubicle and says, "Here's the temp you requested."

Dilbert extends his hand. The temp backs up and exclaims, "Gaaa!! No handshake! I'm afraid of commitment!!"

The temp motions as if he is running and says, "I won't need a chair. I like to stand in this position."

originally published on dilbert.com

Open source transcript

HERE'S THE TEMP YOU REQUESTED.

GAAA!!! NO HANDSHAKE! I'M AFRAID OF COMMITMENT!!

I WON'T NEED A CHAIR. I LIKE TO STAND IN THIS POSITION.

collated from github.com/jvarn/dilbert-archive

AI Analysis

Comic Strip Title: "Handshake Blues"

Summary:

The comic strip, originally published in 2002, revolves around Dilbert's reluctance to shake hands with his boss. The scene unfolds as follows:

• Dilbert's boss requests a handshake, prompting Dilbert to express his fear of commitment.
• Dilbert's coworker, Wally, suggests that he needs a chair to stand in this position.
• The boss becomes frustrated, leading to a comedic exchange between the two characters.

This humorous exchange highlights the absurdity of workplace interactions and the quirks of office politics.

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