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Dilbert cartoon first published on Tuesday 21st November 2017

Dilbert//10447, first published nine years ago on Tuesday 21st November 2017

Wally Is A Maverick


Tags

health, standing desks, standing, sitting, laziness


Official transcript

Wally: I like to think of myself as a maverick. Let the trendy people brag about their standing desks. I haven't stood in a week. Dilbert: I have some bad news about your health risks. Wally: Should I sit down to hear it?

originally published on dilbert.com


Open source transcript

I LIKE TO THINK OF MYSELF AS A MAVERICK.

LET THE TRENDY PEOPLE BRAG ABOUT THEIR STANDING DESKS.

I HAVEN'T STOOD IN A WEEK I HAVE SOME BAD NEWS ABOUT YOUR HEALTH RISKS SHOULD I SIT DOWN TO HEAR IT?

collated from github.com/jvarn/dilbert-archive


AI Analysis

Title: "Trendy Desks"

Summary:

  • The comic strip features Dilbert, a character known for his sarcastic wit and observations about office life.
  • In this strip, Dilbert is sitting at his desk, looking unimpressed as he reads a sign that says "Let the trendy people brag about their standing desks. I haven't stood in a week."
  • The sign is likely referencing the trend of using standing desks, which are designed to promote better posture and reduce the risk of chronic diseases associated with prolonged sitting.
  • Dilbert's response is humorous and relatable, as he pokes fun at the idea that standing desks are a new and innovative solution to the problems of sitting.
  • The strip also touches on the theme of office culture and the ways in which people try to one-up each other with their latest gadgets and trends.

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