Dilbert cartoon first published on Saturday 10th December 2011
Dilbert//8274, first published fifteen years ago on Saturday 10th December 2011
Tags
despair office workers self respect prison goals slavery self inflicted angry weak
Official transcript
Wally: Self-respect is like a prison for the soul. Goals are a form of self-inflicted slavery. Boss: Sorry I'm late. Wally: That which does not kill us makes us angry and weak.
originally published on dilbert.com
Open source transcript
SELF-RESPECT IS LIKE A PRISON FOR THE SOUL.
GOALS ARE A FORM OF SELF-INFLICTED SLAVERY.
SORRY I'M LATE.
THAT WHICH DOES NOT KILL US MAKES US ANGRY AND WEAK.
collated from github.com/jvarn/dilbert-archive
AI Analysis
Comic Strip Title: "Self-Respect is Like a Prison for the Soul"
Summary:
- The comic strip features a conversation between two coworkers in an office setting.
- One coworker comments that self-respect is like a prison for the soul.
- The other coworker responds that goals are a form of self-inflicted slavery.
- The first coworker apologizes for being late, and the second coworker remarks that which does not kill us makes us angry and weak.
Key Points:
- The comic strip explores the themes of self-respect, goals, and the human condition.
- It highlights the idea that our pursuit of goals can sometimes feel like a form of slavery.
- The strip also touches on the concept that what does not kill us can make us angry and weak.
- The humor in the comic strip comes from the unexpected twists and turns in the conversation, as well as the relatable and satirical portrayal of office life.
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