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Dilbert cartoon first published on Friday 11th August 2017

Dilbert//10345, first published nine years ago on Friday 11th August 2017

Wally Pretends To Work


Tags

laziness, work ethic


Official transcript

Wally: If you need me, I'll be at my desk pretending to work. Alice: How long do you think you can get away with that? Wally: I wondered the same thing for the first fifteen years or so.

originally published on dilbert.com


Open source transcript

IF YOU NEED ME, I'LL BE AT MY DESK PRETENDING TO WORK.

HOW LONG DO YOU THINK YOU CAN GET AWAY WITH THAT?

I WONDERED THE SAME THING FOR THE FIRST FIFTEEN YEARS OR SO.

collated from github.com/jvarn/dilbert-archive


AI Analysis

Comic Strip Title: "Timeless Conundrum"

Summary:

The comic strip features a conversation between two office workers, showcasing their unique perspectives on time and work.

Key Elements:

  • A woman asks her coworker how long he thinks she can get away with pretending to work.
  • The coworker responds that he has been wondering the same thing for the first fifteen years or so.
  • The exchange highlights the relatable struggle of finding meaning and productivity in a mundane office environment.

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