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Dilbert cartoon first published on Wednesday 17th February 2016

Dilbert//9804, first published ten years ago on Wednesday 17th February 2016

Gets Ready To Babysit


Tags

parent, parenting, babysitter, babysitting, children, listening, family


Official transcript

Dilbert: Is there anything I need to know before I babysit your kids tonight? Carol: They won't do anything you ask, and they don't respond to threats or consequences. Dilbert: So... what am I supposed to do? Carol: Try finding some idiot to babysit for you.

originally published on dilbert.com


Open source transcript

IS THERE ANYTHING I NEED TO KNOW BEFORE I BABYSIT YOUR KIDS TONIGHT?

THEY WON'T DO ANYTHING YOU ASK, AND THEY DON T RESPOND TO THREATS OR CONSEQUENCES.

SO..

WHAT AM I SUPPOSED TO DO?

TRY FINDING SOME IDIOT TO BABYSIT FOR YOU.

collated from github.com/jvarn/dilbert-archive


AI Analysis

Comic Strip Title: "Babysitting"

Summary:

  • The comic strip features Dilbert, a character known for his sarcastic wit and disdain for authority.
  • Dilbert is asked to babysit his kids, which he reluctantly agrees to do.
  • However, he soon realizes that he has no idea what to do and is unprepared for the task.
  • He tries to find some idiot to babysit for him, but ultimately decides to take on the responsibility himself.
  • The strip pokes fun at the challenges of parenting and the absurdity of trying to find someone else to do the job.

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