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Dilbert cartoon first published on Monday 17th February 2003

Dilbert//5056, first published 23 years ago on Monday 17th February 2003


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take call excuse me inconsiderate guts crushing head imagine


Official transcript

Dilbert is in a meeting. His coworker's cell phone rings. The coworker says, "Excuse me while I take this call."

Dilbert replies, "Okay."

Just as the coworker is about the answer his phone, Dilbert says, "Excuse me while I hate your inconsiderate guts."

The coworker turns away annoyed and says into his phone, "No, nothing important."

Dilbert continues, "Excuse me while I imagine crushing your head."

originally published on dilbert.com


Open source transcript

EXCUSE ME WHILE I TAKE THIS CALL.

OKAY.

RING EXCUSE ME WHILE I HATE YOUR INCONSIDERATE GUTS.

NO, NOTHING IMPORTANT.

EXCUSE ME WHILE I IMAGINE CRUSHING YOUR HEAD.

collated from github.com/jvarn/dilbert-archive


AI Analysis

Title: "Hate Your Inconsiderate Guts"

Summary:

The comic strip features a man, Dilbert, sitting at his desk while being called by a colleague. Dilbert's response is to say "Excuse me while I take this call. Okay. Excuse me while I hate your inconsiderate guts. No, nothing important. Excuse me while I imagine crushing your head."

This humorous exchange highlights the frustration and annoyance that can arise from being interrupted or disturbed during a phone call. The use of dark humor and exaggeration adds to the comedic effect, making it a relatable and entertaining strip for those who have experienced similar situations.

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