Dilbert cartoon first published on Saturday 22nd September 2007

Dilbert//6734, first published nineteen years ago on Saturday 22nd September 2007

Tags

org chart personal problems appendix health excuse drama

Official transcript

"Carol, did you update the org chart yet?"

"No. I kept waiting for it to become more important than my personal problems. But it just never happened."

"how about right now?"

"Ouch! I think that's my appendix!"

originally published on dilbert.com

Open source transcript

CAROL, DID YOU UPDATE THE ORG CHART YET?

NO. I KEPT WAITING FOR IT TO BECOME MORE IMPORTANT THAN MY PERSONAL PROBLEMS, BUT IT JUST NEVER HAPPENED.

HOW ABOUT RIGHT NOW?

OUCH! I THINK THAT'S MY APPENDIX!

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AI Analysis

Title: "The Appendices of Life"

Summary:

This 'Dilbert' comic strip humorously explores the challenges of personal organization and the consequences of procrastination. The story unfolds as follows:

• Carol's Update: Carol asks if someone has updated the organization chart yet, indicating her concern about staying informed and up-to-date in her role.
• The Procrastination: However, it becomes apparent that Carol has been waiting for the update to become more important than her personal problems, but it has never happened.
• The Appendices: When asked how things are going, Carol responds by saying "Ouch, I think that's my appendix!" suggesting that she is experiencing severe abdominal pain, likely due to her procrastination and neglect of her personal health.
• The Humor: The punchline relies on the unexpected twist of Carol's physical pain being linked to her procrastination, highlighting the consequences of putting off important tasks, including one's own well-being.

Overall, the comic strip uses humor to comment on the human tendency to procrastinate and the importance of prioritizing one's health and well-being.

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