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Dilbert cartoon first published on Monday 31st December 2007

Dilbert//6834, first published nineteen years ago on Monday 31st December 2007


Tags

hate holidays day before holoday stop working cheapens work year round mean spirited bitter worker hyprocrit


Official transcript

I hate it when people stop working because it's the day before a holiday. "Ha! Ha! Ha!"

"It cheapens the lack of work that I cultivate year-round."

"I saw the funniest video clip!"

"Tourist!"

originally published on dilbert.com


Open source transcript

I HATE IT WHEN PEOPLE STOP WORKING JUST BECAUSE IT'S THE DAY BEFORE A HOLIDAY.

IT CHEAPENS THE LACK OF WORK THAT I CULTIVATE YEAR- ROUND.

I SAW THE FUNNIEST VIDEO CLIP!

TOURIST!

collated from github.com/jvarn/dilbert-archive


AI Analysis

Title: "The Tourist"

Summary:

  • The comic strip features Dilbert, a character known for his sarcastic remarks, expressing his dislike for working on a day that feels like a holiday.
  • He comments that when people stop working, it's often the day before a holiday, implying that the anticipation of a break is what makes the day feel like a holiday.
  • The conversation is interrupted by a tourist, who is shocked by Dilbert's comment and excitedly exclaims, "TOURIST!"
  • The tourist's enthusiasm is met with skepticism by Dilbert, who questions the validity of their claim.
  • The comic strip ends with the tourist proudly declaring, "I SAW THE FUNNIEST VIDEO CLIP!" and Dilbert responding with a mixture of amusement and annoyance.

Overall:

  • The comic strip pokes fun at the idea of taking breaks and the concept of what constitutes a "holiday."
  • It highlights the relatable sentiment of wanting to take a break but also the absurdity of some people's reactions to seemingly mundane situations.

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