Dilbert cartoon first published on Monday 14th November 2011

Dilbert//8248, first published fifteen years ago on Monday 14th November 2011

Tags

biology chemistry practical jokers biotech field giving free flu shots stem cells science

Official transcript

Man: I learned the hard way that a lot of people who work in the biotech field are practical jokers. I thought my company was giving free flu shots. Stupid stem cells.

originally published on dilbert.com

Open source transcript

I LEARNED THE HARD WAY THAT A LOT OF PEOPLE WHO WORK IN THE BIOTECH FIELD ARE PRACTICAL JOKERS.

I THOUGHT MY COMPANY WAS GIVING FREE FLU SHOTS.

STUPID STEM CELLS.

collated from github.com/jvarn/dilbert-archive

AI Analysis

Comic Strip Title: "Stem Cell Joke Falls Flat"

This comic strip features Dilbert, a bespectacled man with a distinctive appearance, engaging in a conversation with an angel. The conversation revolves around the concept of stem cells and the humor that can be derived from it.

Key Points:

• Dilbert shares his experience of learning about the challenges faced by biotech workers, who are often referred to as "practical jokers."
• He humorously remarks that his company is offering free flu shots, which he believes is a clever way to poke fun at the idea of stem cells.
• The angel responds by pointing out that stem cells are a serious topic and that Dilbert's joke has fallen flat.

Overall Impression:

The comic strip showcases Dilbert's witty sense of humor and his ability to find humor in unexpected places. The exchange between Dilbert and the angel highlights the importance of understanding the context and audience when attempting to make a joke.

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