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Dilbert cartoon first published on Wednesday 26th February 2014

Dilbert//9083, first published twelve years ago on Wednesday 26th February 2014


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public speaking stress 10 thousand attendees don't be stressed nervous fall apart speech large audience


Official transcript

Boss: Ted, I want you to give a speech to ten thousand conference attendees. You'll be great. Don't get stressed. I said "don't."

originally published on dilbert.com


Open source transcript

TED, I WANT YOU TO GIVE A SPEECH TO TEN THOUSAND CONFERENCE ATTENDEES.

YOULL BE GREAT. DON'T GET STRESSED.

collated from github.com/jvarn/dilbert-archive


AI Analysis

Comic Strip Title: "Stress Relief"

Summary:

The comic strip features Ted, who is tasked with delivering a speech to ten thousand conference attendees. Feeling stressed, Ted's boss advises him to "slap" himself, which Ted does. However, this unexpected action causes chaos, resulting in a broken door and a shocked Ted.

Key Points:

  • Ted is given a speech to deliver to a large audience.
  • He becomes stressed and seeks advice from his boss.
  • The boss suggests slapping himself as a stress-relief technique.
  • Ted follows the advice, leading to unexpected consequences.
  • The comic strip humorously highlights the absurdity of the situation.

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