Dilbert cartoon first published on Monday 2nd December 2002

Dilbert//4979, first published 24 years ago on Monday 2nd December 2002

Tags

human resources cubicle grim reeper layoffs stranger business

Official transcript

The Boss addresses a meeting, "Human Resources is sending a designated firer to do layoffs."

The Boss turns quickly and waves his hands in an employee's face. The Boss says, "If a stranger approaches your cubicle, it means you're toast!"

The employee exclaims, "Gaaa!!!"

A hooded weasel with a knife approaches Carol. He says, "Hell-o-o-o, Carol."

He pauses and then continues, "Can you tell me where Ted sits?"

Carol exclaims, "Gaaa!!"

originally published on dilbert.com

Open source transcript

HUMAN RESOURCES IS SENDING A DESIGNATED FIRER TO DO LAYOFFS.

IF A STRANGER APPROACHES YOUR CUBICLE, IT MEANS YOU'RE TOAST!

GAAA!!!

GAAA!!

HELL-0-0-0, CAROL.

CAN YOU SHOW ME WHERE TED SITS?

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AI Analysis

Comic Strip Title: "The Cubicle Invasion"

Summary:

• The comic strip revolves around a workplace setting where a mysterious figure, dressed as the Grim Reaper, appears in the cubicle of a character named Carol.
• The Grim Reaper is depicted holding a scythe and wearing a black hooded cloak, adding to the ominous atmosphere.
• Carol is startled by the sudden appearance and asks if the Grim Reaper can show her where Ted sits, implying that Ted is her colleague or supervisor.
• The Grim Reaper responds with a menacing tone, saying "Gaaa!! Can you show me where Ted sits?" which further escalates the tension.
• The comic strip pokes fun at the common office scenario where employees are often unaware of their surroundings or the people around them, and the unexpected arrival of a supernatural figure adds a humorous twist to the situation.

Key Elements:

• The use of the Grim Reaper as a character adds a dark humor to the comic strip.
• The exchange between Carol and the Grim Reaper highlights the absurdity of the situation and the reactions of the characters involved.
• The comic strip relies on wordplay and visual humor to convey its message and entertain the reader.

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