Dilbert cartoon first published on Monday 9th May 2011

Dilbert//8059, first published fifteen years ago on Monday 9th May 2011

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annoyance death & dying health insurance advance health care directive kill me directive

Official transcript

Dogbert: Here's the first draft of an advance health care directive I wrote for you. Dilbert: "Kill me if I have a headache. Kill me if I'm itchy. Kill me if I complain too much."

I might have some edits. Dogbert: There's your complaining again!

originally published on dilbert.com

Open source transcript

HERE'S THE FIRST DRAFT OF AN ADVANCE HEALTH CARE DIRECTIVE I WROTE FOR YOU.

"KILL ME IF I HAVE A HEADACHE. KILL ME IF I'M ITCHY. KILL ME IF I COMPLAIN TOO MUCH." I MIGHT HAVE SOME EDITS.

THERE'S YOUR COMPLAINING AGAIN!

collated from github.com/jvarn/dilbert-archive

AI Analysis

The comic strip is titled "Advance Health Care Directive" and features Dilbert, a character known for his sarcastic wit and frustration with bureaucracy.

Summary

The comic strip consists of three panels:

• Panel 1: Dilbert is shown holding a document, with a speech bubble saying, "Here's the first draft of an advance health care directive I wrote for you."
• Panel 2: The character is shown sitting at a desk, with a speech bubble saying, "Kill me if I have a headache. Kill me if I'm itchy. Kill me if I complain too much."
• Panel 3: The character is shown again, this time with a speech bubble saying, "I might have some edits. There's your complaining again!"

Humor and Commentary

The comic strip is humorous because it pokes fun at the idea of writing an advance health care directive, which is a serious legal document that outlines a person's medical wishes in the event they become unable to communicate. The character's sarcastic tone and exaggerated language add to the comedic effect. The comic strip also comments on the frustration people often feel when dealing with bureaucracy and the need to follow rules and regulations. Overall, the comic strip uses humor to highlight the absurdity of the situation and the character's exasperation with the process.

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