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Dilbert cartoon first published on Sunday 22nd March 2020

Dilbert//11299, first published six years ago on Sunday 22nd March 2020

Time Stands Still


Tags

business, technology, phone, search, time, bored, win, still


Official transcript

dogbert: i discovered a way to make time stand still.

originally published on dilbert.com


Open source transcript

I DISCOVERED A WAY TO MAKE TIME STAND STILL.

THAT ISN'T POSSIBLE.

I'LL PROVE IT.

I JUST NEED TO FIND SOMETHING ON MY PHONE AND SHOW IT TO YOU.

LOOKING. ..

LOOKING. ..

HERE IT WAIT.

.. NO, THAT ISN'T IT.

LOOKING.

LOOKING.

GAAA!!! I'M SO BORED WATCHING YOU LOOK THROUGH YOUR PHONE!!! TIME IS STANDING STILL!

YOU WIN...

AND I HATE YOU.

TOTALLY WORTH IT.

collated from github.com/jvarn/dilbert-archive


AI Analysis

Title: "Time Stands Still"

Summary:

This 'Dilbert' comic strip, originally published in 2008, revolves around the theme of time and its perception. The story begins with Dilbert discovering a way to make time stand still, but he soon realizes that it's not possible. He then tries to prove his discovery by showing it to his boss, who is unimpressed and bored. The boss, in turn, finds something on his phone and shows it to Dilbert, who becomes frustrated and angry.

The comic strip humorously highlights the human tendency to get distracted by technology and the futility of trying to control time. It also pokes fun at the boss's lack of interest in Dilbert's discovery and his own obsession with his phone. Overall, the strip offers a lighthearted commentary on the modern workplace and our relationship with time.

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