Dilbert cartoon first published on Friday 23rd December 2016

Dilbert//10114, first published ten years ago on Friday 23rd December 2016

Texting The Boss

Tags

texting, driving, distraction, trick, murder, killing, malice

Official transcript

Carol: Hold on, I have to text my boss while he's driving. I'll say it's a crisis so he has to text back. Dilbert: Is it legal to kill him that way? Carol: Yes, I checked with a lawyer first.

originally published on dilbert.com

Open source transcript

HOLD ON, I HAVE TO TEXT MY BOSS WHILE HE'S DRIVING.

I'LL SAY IT'S A CRISIS SO HE HAS TO TEXT BACK.

IS IT LEGAL TO KILL HIM THAT WAY?

YES, I CHECKED WITH A LAWYER FIRST.

collated from github.com/jvarn/dilbert-archive

AI Analysis

Comic Strip Title: "Texting While Driving"

Summary:

The comic strip features Dilbert, a character known for his sarcastic wit and humorous take on workplace politics. In this particular strip, Dilbert is engaged in a conversation with his boss, who is driving and texting while behind the wheel.

Panel 1:

• Dilbert: "Hold on, I have to text my boss while he's driving."
• Boss: "I'll say it's a crisis so he has to text back."

Panel 2:

• Dilbert: "Is it legal to kill him that way?"
• Boss: "Yes, I checked with a lawyer first."

Key Takeaways:

• The comic strip pokes fun at the dangers of texting while driving and the absurdity of prioritizing work over safety.
• It also highlights the often-ridiculous nature of workplace politics and the lengths people will go to avoid taking responsibility for their actions.
• The strip's humor is rooted in its relatability, as many people can identify with the frustration of dealing with demanding bosses and the temptation to take shortcuts in order to meet expectations.

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