Dilbert cartoon first published on Thursday 15th March 2012

Dilbert//8370, first published fourteen years ago on Thursday 15th March 2012

Tags

viruses piranha flu sneezes bad allergies

Official transcript

Carol: I've got a wicked case of piranha flu. Ted: I've never heard of... Carol: Ahchooo!!! I should probably tell people I just have bad allergies.

originally published on dilbert.com

Open source transcript

I'VE GOT A WICKED CASE OF PIRANHA FLU.

I'VE NEVER HEARD OF.

AHCH000!!!

I SHOULD PROBABLY TELL PEOPLE I JUST HAVE BAD ALLERGIES.

collated from github.com/jvarn/dilbert-archive

AI Analysis

Comic Strip Title: "Piranha Flu"

Summary:

• The comic strip revolves around a woman who claims to have a case of piranha flu.
• She shares her symptoms with her coworkers, including a sore throat and a rash.
• However, her coworkers are skeptical of her claim and think she is just making excuses for her allergies.
• The woman becomes frustrated and decides to take matters into her own hands, using a fishbowl to demonstrate the severity of her condition.
• Despite her efforts, her coworkers remain unconvinced and continue to tease her about her allergies.

Key Points:

• The comic strip uses humor to poke fun at people who exaggerate their illnesses or make up excuses for their symptoms.
• The use of a fishbowl as a prop adds a creative and unexpected element to the story.
• The comic strip highlights the importance of being honest and transparent when discussing one's health.

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