Dilbert cartoon first published on Friday 18th October 2013

Dilbert//8952, first published thirteen years ago on Friday 18th October 2013

Tags

facial expression fear scare away the weak too busy too talk i said no

Official transcript

Alice: I'm working on a new facial expression to scare away the weak. Want to see it? Dilbert: No. Gaaa!!! Alice: That one means I'm too busy to talk. Dilbert: I said no! I said no! I said no!

originally published on dilbert.com

Open source transcript

I'M WORKING ON A NEW FACIAL EXPRESSION TO SCARE AWAY THE WEAK. WANT TO SEE IT?

NO.

GAAA!!!

THAT ONE MEANS IM TOO BUSY TO TALK.

I SAID NO!

I SAID NO!

I SAID NO!

collated from github.com/jvarn/dilbert-archive

AI Analysis

Comic Strip Title: "The Art of Saying No"

Summary:

The comic strip revolves around Dilbert's attempt to work on a new facial expression to scare away the weak. However, his efforts are thwarted by his coworkers' constant interruptions and demands for attention. Despite his attempts to say "no" and focus on his work, he is met with resistance and ultimately decides to simply say "no" to everything.

Key Panels:

• Dilbert tries to work on his facial expression, but is interrupted by his coworkers.
• He attempts to say "no" to their requests, but is met with resistance.
• Dilbert becomes frustrated and decides to simply say "no" to everything.

Themes:

• The importance of setting boundaries and saying "no" to maintain focus and productivity.
• The challenges of working in a distracting environment.
• The power of simplicity and directness in communication.

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