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Dilbert cartoon first published on Monday 12th December 2011

Dilbert//8276, first published fifteen years ago on Monday 12th December 2011


Tags

thinking worry no probelms insane universe nail waiting for hammer pre frontal cortex anticipation too smooth mysteriously calm uncomforatbale


Official transcript

Dilbert: I'm worried because I don't seem to have any problems today. Wally: Uh-oh. Dilbert: That either means I'm insane or the universe is saving up something big. Wally: Or both. Dilbert: I feel like a nail waiting to get hammered. Wally: The pre-frontal cortex is overrated.

originally published on dilbert.com


Open source transcript

I'M WORRIED BECAUSE I DON'T SEEM TO HAVE ANY PROBLEMS TODAY.

UH-OH.

THAT EITHER MEANS I'M INSANE OR THE UNIVERSE IS SAVING UP SOMETHING BIG.

OR BOTH.

I FEEL LIKE A NAIL WAITING TO GET HAMMERED.

THE PREFRONTAL CORTEX IS OVERRATED.

collated from github.com/jvarn/dilbert-archive


AI Analysis

Title: "Pre-Frontal Cortex Over-Rated"

Summary:

The comic strip features Dilbert, a character known for his sarcastic humor and relatable work-life struggles. In this particular strip, Dilbert is depicted as feeling overwhelmed and frustrated with his job. He expresses his concerns to his coworker, who responds with a witty remark about the pre-frontal cortex being over-rated.

Key Elements:

  • Dilbert's frustration with his job
  • Coworker's sarcastic comment about the pre-frontal cortex
  • Humorous exchange between the two characters

Tone:

The tone of the comic strip is lighthearted and humorous, poking fun at the challenges of working in a corporate environment. The use of sarcasm and wordplay adds to the comedic effect, making it an entertaining and relatable read for fans of the Dilbert series.

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