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Dilbert cartoon first published on Friday 16th March 2018

Dilbert//10562, first published eight years ago on Friday 16th March 2018

Moth Man Keeps Popping In


Tags

conversation, talking, frustration, workload, annoyance


Official transcript

Dilbert: I can't get any work done because the storytelling mothman keeps popping in to my cubicle uninvited. Why did you hire a storytelling mothman in the first place? Was it not obvious this would happen? Boss: Everyone's a genius in hindsight.

originally published on dilbert.com


Open source transcript

I CANT GET ANY WORK DONE BECAUSE THE STORYTELLING MOTHMAN KEEPS POPPING IN TO MY CUBICLE UNINVITED.

WHY DID YOU HIRE A STORYTELLING MOTHMAN IN THE FIRST PLACE?

WAS IT NOT OBVIOUS THIS WOULD HAPPEN?

EVERYONE'S A GENIUS IN HINDSIGHT.

collated from github.com/jvarn/dilbert-archive


AI Analysis

Comic Strip Title: "Storytelling Mothman"

Summary:

The comic strip features Dilbert, a character known for his sarcastic remarks and interactions with his coworkers. In this strip, Dilbert is asked why he hired a storytelling mothman in the first place. His response is a humorous commentary on the absurdity of the situation.

Panel 1:

  • Dilbert is shown with a coworker, who asks him why he hired a storytelling mothman.
  • Dilbert's response is a tongue-in-cheek explanation: "I can't get any work done because the storytelling mothman keeps popping in to my cubicle uninvited."

Panel 2:

  • The coworker is shown looking puzzled, with Dilbert's response written above them.
  • The background of the panel features a large, gray mothman statue.

Panel 3:

  • Dilbert is shown again, this time with a more serious expression.
  • He says, "Was it not obvious this would happen? Everyone's a genius in hindsight."

Overall:

The comic strip pokes fun at the idea of hiring a storytelling mothman and the absurdity of the situation. Dilbert's deadpan delivery and the coworker's puzzled expression add to the humor. The strip is a lighthearted commentary on the challenges of working in an office environment.

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