Dilbert cartoon first published on Wednesday 5th December 2018

Dilbert//10826, first published eight years ago on Wednesday 5th December 2018

Wally's Doctor Note

Tags

boss, doctors, employees, excuses, work, writing

Official transcript

Wally: Here's the note from my doctor that you asked for.

originally published on dilbert.com

Open source transcript

HERE'S THE NOTE FROM MY DOCTOR THAT YOU ASKED FOR.

I CAN'T READ THE HANDWRITING.

THAT'S HOW YOU KNOW IT'S A REAL DOCTOR'S NOTE.

WHAT'S IT SAY?

IT SAYS I NEED LOTS OF SLEEP AT WORK.

collated from github.com/jvarn/dilbert-archive

AI Analysis

Comic Strip Title: "The Doctor's Note"

Summary:

The comic strip features a conversation between a doctor and a patient, with the patient requesting a note from the doctor to excuse their absence from work. The doctor agrees to provide the note but makes it clear that they will not read the patient's handwriting, which is illegible. The patient is frustrated and asks how they can expect the doctor to write a note if they cannot read their handwriting. The doctor responds by saying that it is a real doctor's note, implying that the patient should trust their judgment.

Key Points:

• The patient requests a note from the doctor to excuse their absence from work.
• The doctor agrees to provide the note but refuses to read the patient's handwriting.
• The patient is frustrated and asks how the doctor can expect them to write a note if they cannot read their handwriting.
• The doctor responds by saying that it is a real doctor's note, implying that the patient should trust their judgment.

Humor:

The humor in this comic strip comes from the absurdity of the situation. The patient is frustrated that the doctor will not read their handwriting, but the doctor is simply being honest about their inability to do so. The punchline, "That's how you know it's a real doctor's note," is a clever play on words that adds to the humor. Overall, the comic strip is a lighthearted commentary on the challenges of communication and the importance of trust in relationships.

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