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Dilbert cartoon first published on Friday 3rd July 2020

Dilbert//11402, first published six years ago on Friday 3rd July 2020

Quarantine Before Date


Tags

date, desperation, dinner, office workers, quarantine, technology, two weeks


Official transcript

dilbert: would you like to go to dinner with me?

originally published on dilbert.com


Open source transcript

WOULD YOU LIKE TO GO TO DINNER WITH ME?

ONLY IF YOU SELF- QUARANTINE FOR TWO WEEKS FIRST.

CAN DO!

WELL, IT SEEMS I UNDERESTIMATED YOUR DESPERATION

collated from github.com/jvarn/dilbert-archive


AI Analysis

Title: "Quarantine Desperation"

Summary:

The comic strip, originally published in 2020, depicts a humorous exchange between Dilbert and his assistant, Alice. The conversation begins with Dilbert inviting Alice to dinner, to which she responds by asking if he would like to go to dinner with her. However, Dilbert's response reveals his true intentions: he is only self-quarantining for two weeks, implying that he is underestimating Alice's desperation.

Key Points:

  • Dilbert invites Alice to dinner
  • Alice asks if Dilbert would like to go to dinner with her
  • Dilbert reveals his true intentions: he is only self-quarantining for two weeks
  • Dilbert implies that Alice is desperate enough to consider his offer

Themes:

  • The comic strip pokes fun at the idea of self-quarantine and the desperation that can come with it
  • It highlights the absurdity of the situation and the creative ways people find to cope with isolation
  • The strip also touches on the theme of relationships and the lengths people will go to in order to connect with others.

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