Dilbert cartoon first published on Wednesday 6th November 2013

Dilbert//8971, first published thirteen years ago on Wednesday 6th November 2013

Tags

computer software frustration internet & world wide web syoe shut down quit drown it

Official transcript

Alice: Okay, Skype. Let's see if I can figure out how to shut you down. Close! Quit! Sign out! Minimize! Quit! Yes! Close! Quit! Die! Die! Die! Dilbert: Did you close Skype. Alice: Almost. I'm heading to the ocean to drown it.

originally published on dilbert.com

Open source transcript

OKAY, SKYPE. LET'S SEE IF I CAN FIGURE OUT HOW TO SHUT YOU DOWN.

CLOSE! QUIT!

SIGN OUT! MINIMIZE!

QUIT! YES! CLOSE!

QUIT! DIE! DIE! DIE!

CLICK CLICK CLICK CLICK CLICK DID YOU CLOSE SKYPE?

ALMOST.

I'M HEADING TO THE OCEAN TO DROWN IT.

collated from github.com/jvarn/dilbert-archive

AI Analysis

Comic Strip Title: "Drowning in a Sea of Bureaucracy"

Summary:

The comic strip follows the daily life of Dilbert, a character known for his sarcastic comments and humorous takes on corporate culture. In this particular strip, Dilbert is depicted as being frustrated with his job and feeling overwhelmed by the monotony of his tasks.

Panel 1:

• Dilbert is shown sitting at his desk, looking unenthused and bored.
• He is speaking to his boss, who is represented by a cartoonish figure with a stern expression.
• Dilbert says, "Okay, Skype. Let's see if I can figure out how to shut you down."

Panel 2:

• Dilbert is shown clicking away at his computer screen, trying to shut down Skype.
• His boss is shown in the background, looking on with a mixture of confusion and annoyance.
• Dilbert says, "Close, quit, sign out, minimize, quit, yes, close, quit, die, die, die!"

Panel 3:

• Dilbert is shown standing up, looking exasperated and defeated.
• His boss is shown in the background, holding a cup of coffee and looking unimpressed.
• Dilbert says, "Did you close Skype? Almost. I'm heading to the ocean to drown it."

Overall:

The comic strip pokes fun at the frustrations of working in a corporate environment and the sense of powerlessness that can come with it. Dilbert's antics and comments are relatable to many who have experienced similar feelings of frustration and disillusionment in their jobs. The strip uses humor to highlight the absurdity of modern work life and the challenges of navigating complex technology.

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