Dilbert cartoon first published on Sunday 20th September 2020

Dilbert//11481, first published six years ago on Sunday 20th September 2020

Silencer In Facemask

Tags

bored, business, covid, face mask, hear, managers & supervisors, office workers, play, silencer, talk

Official transcript

wally: i installed a silencer in our pointy-haired boss's face mask. now he's the only one who can hear himself talk, but he doesn't know it. here he comes. play along.

originally published on dilbert.com

Open source transcript

I INSTALLED A SILENCER IN OUR POINTY-HAIRED BOSS'S FACE MASK.

NOW HE'S THE ONLY ONE WHO CAN HEAR HIMSELF TALK, BUT HE DOESN'T KNOW IT.

HERE HE COMES. PLAY ALONG.

UH-HUH.

OKAY, THANKS.

AND I CAN DO THE SAME THING TO THE FACE MASK OF ANYONE ELSE WHO BORES ME.

UH-HUH.

collated from github.com/jvarn/dilbert-archive

AI Analysis

Comic Strip Title: "The Silencer"

Summary:

The comic strip, originally published in 2020, revolves around the introduction of a silencer in the workplace. The strip begins with the installation of the silencer, which is placed in the pointy-haired boss's face mask. The employees are initially unaware of the silencer's purpose but soon discover that it only allows the boss to hear himself talk.

As the boss becomes increasingly self-absorbed, the employees try to find ways to get his attention. One employee attempts to play along by wearing a similar silencer, but it doesn't work as intended. Another employee tries to use the same tactic, but it backfires, and the boss becomes even more self-absorbed.

The comic strip pokes fun at the idea of trying to fit in with a group or individual who is not receptive to others' opinions or ideas. It highlights the challenges of communicating effectively in a workplace where some individuals may be more focused on themselves than on their colleagues.

Overall, the comic strip uses humor to comment on the importance of effective communication and the need to find ways to engage with others in a productive and respectful manner.

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