Dilbert cartoon first published on Wednesday 20th May 2020

Dilbert//11358, first published six years ago on Wednesday 20th May 2020

High Fives

Tags

boss, hygiene, life, office workers, virus, pandemic, social distancing

Official transcript

Boss: To avoid spreading viruses, there will be no shaking hands in the workplace. That custom has been replaced by uncomfortable body language and awkward banter about not shaking hands.

originally published on dilbert.com

Open source transcript

TO AVOID SPREADING VIRUSES, THERE WILL BE NO SHAKING HANDS IN THE WORKPLACE.

THAT CUSTOM HAS BEEN REPLACED BY UNCOMFORTABLE BODY LANGUAGE AND AWKWARD BANTER ABOUT NOT SHAKING HANDS.

ARE HIGH - FIVES STILL OKAY?

YES, WE DON'T CARE IF THOSE PEOPLE LIVE OR DIE.

collated from github.com/jvarn/dilbert-archive

AI Analysis

Title: "A New Normal"

Summary:

The comic strip, originally published on May 20, 2020, depicts a workplace where employees are required to wear masks to prevent the spread of viruses. The conversation between two employees, Dilbert and Dogbert, highlights the absurdity of the situation.

• Dilbert: "To avoid spreading viruses, there will be no shaking hands in the workplace."
• Dogbert: "That custom has been replaced by uncomfortable body language and awkward banter about not shaking hands."
• Dilbert: "Are high-fives still okay?"
• Dogbert: "Yes, we don't care if those people live or die."

The comic strip pokes fun at the challenges of adapting to new norms in the workplace, particularly during times of crisis. It highlights the tension between maintaining social distancing measures and finding ways to connect with colleagues in a more meaningful way.

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