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Dilbert cartoon first published on Saturday 1st August 2020

Dilbert//11431, first published six years ago on Saturday 1st August 2020

Wally And Truama


Tags

accident, business, news, technology, television, trauma, block, defense, video


Official transcript

Wally putting on jacket: I'm taking the rest of the day off to recover from trauma. i accidentally saw a video clip from tv news.

originally published on dilbert.com


Open source transcript

IM TAKING THE REST OF THE DAY OFF TO RECOVER FROM TRAUMA.

I ACCIDENTALLY SAW A VIDEO CLIP FROM TV NEWS.

CAN T YOU BLOCK THAT?

I TRIED, BUT THEY KEEP FINDING WAYS TO SNEAK IT PAST MY DEFENSES.

collated from github.com/jvarn/dilbert-archive


AI Analysis

Comic Strip Title: "Trauma Recovery"

Summary:

The comic strip follows the daily life of Dilbert, a white-collar worker in a corporate setting. The strip is divided into three panels, each depicting a different scene.

Panel 1:

  • Dilbert is shown taking the rest of the day off to recover from trauma.
  • He is accompanied by his boss, who is unaware of the reason for his absence.

Panel 2:

  • Dilbert accidentally saw a video clip from TV news.
  • He is shown with a shocked expression, indicating that he has been traumatized by what he saw.

Panel 3:

  • Dilbert tries to keep finding ways to sneak past his defenses.
  • He is shown attempting to distract himself from the traumatic event by trying to find ways to avoid thinking about it.

Overall:

The comic strip humorously depicts the challenges of dealing with trauma and the creative ways people try to cope with it. The use of Dilbert's character and the corporate setting adds a relatable and satirical touch to the strip.

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