Dilbert cartoon first published on Sunday 26th February 2012

Dilbert//8352, first published fourteen years ago on Sunday 26th February 2012

Tags

secretary busy day phone rings lunch meetings bad timing

Open source transcript

DONT TALK TO ME NOW. IM TRYING TO THINK.

ONE HOUR LATER IM ON THE PHONE.

TWO HOURS LATER I'M LATE FOR A MEETING.

THREE HOURS LATER COME BACK WHEN I'M NOT BUSY.

FOUR HOURS LATER PLEASE, I'M TRYING TO EAT MY LUNCH FIVE HOURS LATER OKAY, THIS IS A PERFECT TIME. WHAT CAN I DO FOR YOU?

OKAY, RING I THINK YOUR PROBLEM IS BAD TIMING.

collated from github.com/jvarn/dilbert-archive

AI Analysis

Comic Strip Title: "The Never-Ending Meeting"

Summary:

The comic strip, originally published in 2012, revolves around a character named Dilbert, who is trying to get out of a meeting. The story unfolds over the course of three hours, with each panel depicting Dilbert's increasingly desperate attempts to escape.

Key Panels:

• Panel 1: Dilbert tries to make a quick exit, but is stopped by a woman who wants to talk to him.
• Panel 2: Dilbert is on the phone, but the woman interrupts him and asks him to eat lunch with her.
• Panel 3: Dilbert is running late for a meeting, but the woman insists on discussing her problem.
• Panel 4: Dilbert is frustrated and tells the woman that her problem is bad timing.
• Panel 5: The woman leaves, and Dilbert is finally able to attend his meeting.

Humor and Satire:

The comic strip pokes fun at the common office experience of being stuck in meetings and dealing with coworkers who can't seem to make up their minds. The humor lies in Dilbert's exasperated expressions and the absurdity of the situation. The strip also satirizes the way people often prioritize their own needs over others, as seen in the woman's insistence on discussing her problem despite Dilbert's clear lack of interest. Overall, "The Never-Ending Meeting" is a relatable and humorous take on the challenges of working in an office environment.

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