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Dilbert cartoon first published on Monday 11th November 2002

Dilbert//4958, first published 24 years ago on Monday 11th November 2002


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need this afternoon shirt timer sit in this chaor move arms hesitate to ask itch awkward place


Official transcript

Dilbert says to a coworker, "...And I need it this afternoon."

The coworker replies, "Forget it! I'm a short-timer."

The coworker continues, "I plan to sit in this chair and not move my arms or legs for a week. After that, I'll never work another day!"

The coworker concludes, "I hesitate to ask this, but I have an itch in an awkward place."

originally published on dilbert.com


Open source transcript

...AND I NEED IT THIS AFTERNOON.

FORGET IT!

I'M A SHORT- TIMER.

I PLAN TO SIT IN THIS CHAIR AND NOT MOVE MY ARMS OR LEGS FOR A WEEK. AFTER THAT.

I'LL NEVER WORK ANOTHER DAY!

I HESITATE TO ASK THIS, BUT I HAVE AN ITCH IN AN AWKWARD PLACE.

collated from github.com/jvarn/dilbert-archive


AI Analysis

Comic Strip Title: "Awkward Workday"

Summary:

  • The comic strip features Dilbert, a character known for his sarcastic humor and relatable work experiences.
  • In this strip, Dilbert is struggling to get out of a meeting, citing his need for a short timer to remind him when it's time to leave.
  • He plans to sit in his chair and avoid moving his arms or legs for a week, hoping to never have to work another day.
  • However, his coworker notices his awkward behavior and asks him if he has an itch in an awkward place, implying that Dilbert's actions are suspicious.
  • The strip pokes fun at the monotony of office work and the creative ways people try to avoid it.

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