Dilbert cartoon first published on Monday 19th August 2013

Dilbert//8892, first published thirteen years ago on Monday 19th August 2013

Tags

courage pessimism motivation temporary arrangement oblivion universe needy

Official transcript

Dilbert: What's my motivation today? Dogbert: You're a temporary arrangement of matter sliding toward oblivion in a cold, uncaring universe. Dilbert: That's it? Dogbert: Did I already say "needy?"

originally published on dilbert.com

Open source transcript

WHAT'S MY MOTIVATION TODAY?

YOU'RE A TEMPORARY ARRANGEMENT OF MATTER SLIDING TOWARD OBLIVION IN A COLD, UNCARING UNIVERSE.

THAT'S IT?

DID I ALREADY SAY "NEEDY"?

collated from github.com/jvarn/dilbert-archive

AI Analysis

Comic Strip Title: "Needy"

Summary:

The comic strip features Dilbert, a character known for his sarcastic wit and frustration with his job. In this strip, he is shown in his bedroom, contemplating his motivation for the day. His motivation is revealed to be a temporary arrangement of matter sliding toward oblivion in a cold, uncaring universe, which he finds "needy."

Dilbert's response to this realization is to ask if he already said "needy." The strip pokes fun at the idea that even the most mundane tasks can be seen as "needy" by those who are already feeling overwhelmed and underappreciated. The humor comes from the unexpected twist on the usual meaning of the word "needy," and the way Dilbert's deadpan delivery adds to the comedic effect.

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