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Dilbert cartoon first published on Tuesday 26th January 2016

Dilbert//9782, first published ten years ago on Tuesday 26th January 2016

Meetings Are Dense


Tags

meetings, time, perception, joke, insult, stupid, obliviousness


Official transcript

Dilbert: According to Einstein, time flows more slowly in meetings than it does in empty space. That's because people are dense. Boss: Is that true? Alice: For you it is.

originally published on dilbert.com


Open source transcript

ACCORDING TO EINSTEIN, TIME FLOWS MORE SLOWLY IN MEETINGS THAN IT DOES IN EMPTY SPACE.

THAT'S BECAUSE PEOPLE ARE DENSE.

IS THAT TRUE?

FOR YOU IT IS.

collated from github.com/jvarn/dilbert-archive


AI Analysis

Comic Strip Title: "Time Flows Faster in Meetings"

Summary:

The comic strip features Dilbert, a character known for his sarcastic wit, in a humorous exchange with his coworker. The conversation revolves around the concept of time and its perceived passage in meetings.

  • Initial Statement: Dilbert's coworker claims that time flows more slowly in meetings than in empty space, according to Einstein.
  • Dilbert's Response: Dilbert challenges this statement, arguing that it is not true.
  • Explanation: Dilbert explains that people are dense, implying that their presence slows down time, making meetings feel longer.
  • Conclusion: The comic strip pokes fun at the common experience of feeling like time drags on during meetings, while also highlighting the absurdity of using Einstein's theory to justify this perception.

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