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Dilbert cartoon first published on Monday 5th January 2009

Dilbert//7205, first published seventeen years ago on Monday 5th January 2009


Tags

temperature office rudeness anger frustration


Official transcript

Carol says, "This office is freezing. Why aren't you cold?"

Dilbert says, "My brain is much larger than yours. It heats my entire body when I think."

Dilbert says, "But whatever you're doing now seems to be working too."

Carol thinks, "#!*$0!%"

originally published on dilbert.com


Open source transcript

THIS OFFICE IS FREEZING. WHY AREN'T YOU COLD?

MY BRAIN IS MUCH LARGER THAN YOURS.

IT HEATS MY ENTIRE BODY WHEN I THINK.

BUT WHATEVER YOU'RE DOING NOW SEEMS TO BE WORKING TOO.

collated from github.com/jvarn/dilbert-archive


AI Analysis

The comic strip is titled "Brain Freeze" and features Dilbert, a character known for his sarcastic wit and workplace humor.

The Comic Strip

  • Dilbert visits his office, where he is greeted by a sign that reads, "This office is freezing. Why aren't you cold?"
  • Dilbert responds, "My brain is much larger than yours. It heats my entire body when I think."
  • The coworker, seemingly unimpressed, retorts, "But whatever you're doing now seems to be working too."

The Punchline

The humor in this comic strip lies in the unexpected twist on the typical office setting, where a character's brain is literally overheating due to intense mental activity. The punchline, delivered by the coworker, adds to the comedic effect by highlighting the absurdity of the situation.

Overall

The comic strip showcases Scott Adams' signature wit and satire, poking fun at the quirks of office life and the human brain's limitations.

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