Dilbert cartoon first published on Saturday 15th October 2011

Dilbert//8218, first published fifteen years ago on Saturday 15th October 2011

Tags

cruelty frustration surrogate crier worst meeting frustrated streotype

Official transcript

Alice: I'm so frustrated that I want to cry, but I refuse to fall into the stereotype. Asok, I'm making you my surrogate crier. This might hurt a little. Asok: Worst meeting ever. Dilbert: I thought you did a good job on the high notes.

originally published on dilbert.com

Open source transcript

I'M SO FRUSTRATED THAT I WANT TO CRY, BUT I REFUSE TO FALL INTO THE STEREOTYPE.

ASOK, I'M MAKING YOU MY SURROGATE CRIER. THIS MIGHT HURT A LITTLE.

WORST MEETING EVER.

I THOUGHT YOU DID A GOOD JOB ON THE HIGH NOTES.

collated from github.com/jvarn/dilbert-archive

AI Analysis

Title: "Surrogate Crier"

Summary:

The comic strip features Dilbert, a character known for his sarcastic wit, in a meeting with his colleagues. The scene unfolds as follows:

• A woman expresses her frustration at not being able to cry, despite wanting to.
• Dilbert offers to make her his surrogate crier, but warns that it might hurt a little.
• The woman agrees, and Dilbert proceeds to punch her in the stomach.
• The woman is left stunned, while Dilbert walks away, saying he thought he did a good job on the high notes.

The comic strip pokes fun at the idea of emotional expression and the absurdity of workplace dynamics. It highlights Dilbert's signature blend of humor and sarcasm, making it a relatable and entertaining read for fans of the series.

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