Dilbert cartoon first published on Friday 24th July 2009

Dilbert//7405, first published seventeen years ago on Friday 24th July 2009

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coworker thinking sitting computer depressed technology

Official transcript

Dilbert thinks, "As usual, my coworkers have filled in every space on my outlook calendar."

Dilbert says, "Now I am only a puppet hurdling toward failure."

Man says, "Hey there, dailure puppet!"

Dilbert thinks, "I hoped it wasn't so obvious."

originally published on dilbert.com

Open source transcript

AS USUAL, MY COWORKERS HAVE FILLED IN EVERY SPACE ON MY OUTLOOK CALENDAR NOW I AM ONLY A PUPPET HURTLING TOWARD FAILURE.

HEY THERE, FAILURE PUPPET!

I HOPED IT WASN'T SO OBVIOUS.

collated from github.com/jvarn/dilbert-archive

AI Analysis

Title: "The Puppeteer's Dilemma"

Summary:

The comic strip depicts a man sitting at his desk, contemplating his coworkers' constant presence in his Outlook calendar. He expresses frustration with being the only "puppet" struggling toward failure, while others seem oblivious to their own shortcomings. The punchline comes when he realizes he's not alone in his plight, as a failure puppet is lurking in the shadows, mirroring his own struggles. The strip humorously highlights the relatable feeling of being stuck in a rut, surrounded by others who seem to be doing better.

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