Dilbert cartoon first published on Sunday 9th December 2018

Dilbert//10830, first published eight years ago on Sunday 9th December 2018

Tags

communication, frustrated, office, office workers, talking

Official transcript

Dilbert: Did Alice talk to you about the cost estimates?

originally published on dilbert.com

Open source transcript

DID ALICE TALK TO YOU ABOUT THE COST ESTIMATES?

MUMBLE MUMBLE.

I CAN'T HEAR YOU.

MUMBLE MUMBLE!!!

NOW YOU'RE JUST MUMBLING LOUDER.

MUMBLE MUMBLE.

MAYBE YOU COULD TURN TOWARD ME WHEN YOU MUMBLE AND I CAN TRY TO READ YOUR LIPS.

MUMBLE MUMBLE.

I'M GETTING SOMETHING ABOUT GRAPES, WINDSHIELDS, ASTHMA, AND BLOCK- CHAIN.

I DIDN'T SAY ANY OF THOSE THINGS.

OKAY, I UNDERSTOOD THAT SENTENCE. NOW ANSWER MY QUESTION THE SAME WAY.

MUMBLE MUMBLE.

collated from github.com/jvarn/dilbert-archive

AI Analysis

Title: "The Mumbling Conundrum"

Summary:

The comic strip revolves around a conversation between two individuals, Dilbert and his coworker, who is struggling to communicate effectively. The coworker is experiencing difficulties with his hearing aid, which is causing him to mishear and misinterpret words. As a result, he is mumbling and repeating words, leading to confusion and frustration.

The conversation is filled with humorous moments, including the coworker's attempts to communicate despite his hearing difficulties. Despite the challenges, the two characters manage to find a way to connect and understand each other, ultimately resolving the issue.

Overall, the comic strip pokes fun at the challenges of communication and the importance of finding creative solutions to overcome them.

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