Dilbert cartoon first published on Thursday 14th April 2016
Dilbert//9861, first published ten years ago on Thursday 14th April 2016
Checking The Time
Tags
bored, boredom, dying, dead
Official transcript
Boss: Stop checking the time when I talk to you! Dilbert: I wasn't checking the time. I was checking my pulse to see if I'm dying from boredom. Uh-oh. Boss: I hope this is a coincidence.
originally published on dilbert.com
Open source transcript
STOP CHECKING THE TIME WHEN I TALK TO YOU!
I WASN'T CHECKING THE TIME. I WAS CHECKING MY PULSE TO SEE IF I'M DYING FROM BOREDOM.
UH-OH.
I HOPE THIS IS A COINCIDENCE.
collated from github.com/jvarn/dilbert-archive
AI Analysis
Comic Strip Title: "Coincidence"
Summary:
The comic strip features a conversation between two characters, Dilbert and his boss, in a typical office setting. The conversation is presented in three panels, with each panel showing a different part of the conversation.
Panel 1:
- Dilbert's boss tells him to stop checking the time when they talk.
- Dilbert responds by saying he wasn't checking the time, but rather checking his pulse to see if he's dying from boredom.
Panel 2:
- Dilbert's boss is surprised by Dilbert's response and asks if he's dying from boredom.
- Dilbert replies with a sarcastic "uh-oh."
Panel 3:
- Dilbert's boss hopes that this is a coincidence, implying that he doesn't want to believe that Dilbert is actually dying from boredom.
- The final panel shows Dilbert's hand raised in a gesture of agreement, suggesting that he is indeed dying from boredom.
Overall, the comic strip pokes fun at the monotony of office work and the frustration that can come with it. The humor is dry and sarcastic, making it relatable to many people who have experienced similar situations in their own workplaces.
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