Dilbert cartoon first published on Thursday 7th January 2021
Dilbert//11590, first published five years ago on Thursday 7th January 2021
Incoming Message
Tags
distraction, technology, business, text, message, phone, respond
Official transcript
dilbert: ...so what we need to do...
originally published on dilbert.com
Open source transcript
SO WHAT WE NEED TO DO...
DING!
OKAY, NOW YOU'RE ONLY PRETENDING TO LISTEN TO ME BECAUSE YOUR MIND IS ON THAT INCOMING TEXT MESSAGE.
WOULD YOU LIKE TO LOOK AT IT AND RESPOND?
ONLY IF YOU DON'T THINK YOU CAN WRAP THIS UP IN FIFTEEN SECONDS OR SO.
collated from github.com/jvarn/dilbert-archive
AI Analysis
Comic Strip Title: "The Art of Pretending to Listen"
Summary:
This comic strip, originally published in 'Dilbert,' depicts a humorous exchange between a boss and an employee. The employee, who is only pretending to listen to the boss, is asked to respond in 15 seconds or less. The boss's request is met with a sarcastic response, highlighting the absurdity of the situation.
Key Elements:
- The employee is shown to be distracted and not paying attention to the boss's message.
- The boss asks the employee to respond quickly, which is met with a sarcastic comment.
- The comic strip pokes fun at the common workplace scenario where employees may not be fully engaged in meetings or conversations.
Humor:
The humor in this comic strip comes from the relatable situation and the employee's witty response. It's a lighthearted way to poke fun at the challenges of communication in the workplace.
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