Dilbert cartoon first published on Friday 29th November 2002

Dilbert//4976, first published 24 years ago on Friday 29th November 2002

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stretch first sprained arm tv remote control wally doctor medical

Official transcript

Wally has his arm in a sling and his head in a cone. He says to Dilbert, "I sprained my arm using the TV remote control."

Wally continues, "I tried to change the channel and the volume at the same time."

Wally continues, "That's why you should always stretch first."

Dilbert turns and asks, "Wally, who's your doctor?"

originally published on dilbert.com

Open source transcript

I SPRAINED MY ARM USING THE TV REMOTE CONTROL.

I TRIED TO CHANGE THE CHANNEL AND THE VOLUME AT THE SAME TIME.

THAT'S WHY YOU SHOULD ALWAYS STRETCH FIRST.

WALLY, WHO'S YOUR DOCTOR?

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AI Analysis

Comic Strip Title: "Channel Surfing"

Summary:

The comic strip follows the misadventures of Dilbert, a bespectacled office worker, as he attempts to change the TV channel using a remote control. However, his efforts are thwarted by his own clumsiness, leading to a series of humorous mishaps.

Panel-by-Panel Breakdown:

• Panel 1: Dilbert is shown holding the remote control, with a caption reading, "I sprained my arm using the TV remote control."
• Panel 2: Dilbert tries to change the channel, but ends up stretching his arm instead, with the caption, "I tried to change the channel and the volume at the same time."
• Panel 3: Dilbert's boss, Wally, enters the scene, asking, "That's why you should always stretch first. Wally, who's your doctor?"
• Panel 4: Dilbert responds, "I don't need a doctor, I just need to learn how to use a remote control properly."

Humor and Themes:

The comic strip pokes fun at the common experience of struggling with technology and the importance of taking care of oneself. The humor is dry and relatable, making it a lighthearted and entertaining read.

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