Dilbert cartoon first published on Thursday 27th August 2009

Dilbert//7439, first published seventeen years ago on Thursday 27th August 2009

Tags

telling story bored annoyed asking rude stupidity

Official transcript

The Boss says, "And that was the last time I yanked a cable just to find out what would happen."

Woman says, "How many inane stories do I have to hear before I can speak to someone who knows something?"

The boss says, "She's a story hater."

originally published on dilbert.com

Open source transcript

AND THAT WAS THE LAST TIME I YANKED A CABLE JUST TO FIND OUT WHAT WOULD HAPPEN HOW MANY INANE STORIES DO I HAVE TO HEAR BEFORE I CAN SPEAK TO SOMEONE WHO KNOWS SOMETHING?

SHE'S A STORY HATER

collated from github.com/jvarn/dilbert-archive

AI Analysis

Comic Strip Title: "Story Hater"

Summary:

The comic strip features Dilbert, a character known for his sarcastic and humorous take on office life. In this particular strip, Dilbert is shown engaging in a conversation with his coworker, Alice.

Key Points:

• Dilbert mentions that he used to yank a cable to find out what would happen.
• Alice asks how many inane stories he has to hear before he can speak to someone who knows something.
• Dilbert responds by saying that Alice is a "story hater," implying that she is not interested in listening to his stories.

Overall:

The comic strip pokes fun at the common office dynamic where employees often engage in small talk and share their personal stories with colleagues. Dilbert's response to Alice's question highlights the frustration that can come with feeling like one's stories are not being heard or appreciated.

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