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Dilbert cartoon first published on Saturday 15th May 2021

Dilbert//11718, first published five years ago on Saturday 15th May 2021

Universe Preparing Problems


Tags

business, universe, preparing, problems, anger, laptop, hate


Official transcript

dilbert thinking in from of laptop: uh-oh. i don't seem to have any actual problems today. the universe hates it when i have no problems. it must be preparing a big one.

originally published on dilbert.com


Open source transcript

UH-OH. I DON'T SEEM TO HAVE ANY ACTUAL PROBLEMS TODAY.

THE UNIVERSE HATES IT WHEN I HAVE NO PROBLEMS. IT MUST BE PREPARING A BIG ONE.

WHAT'S IT GONNA BE THIS TIME, UNIVERSE?! I'LL COME BACK.

collated from github.com/jvarn/dilbert-archive


AI Analysis

Comic Strip Title: "The Universe Hates It When I Have No Problems"

Summary:

The comic strip follows the daily life of Dilbert, a white-collar worker, as he navigates his job and personal life. In this particular strip, Dilbert is sitting at his desk, thinking to himself:

  • "Uh-oh. I don't seem to have any actual problems today."
  • "The universe hates it when I have no problems. It must be preparing a big one."

Suddenly, his boss, Catbert, appears and asks:

  • "What's it gonna be this time, universe?"

Dilbert responds with a mix of humor and skepticism:

  • "I'll come back."

The comic strip pokes fun at the idea that when things are going smoothly, something is bound to go wrong. It also highlights the relatable feeling of being overwhelmed by life's challenges.

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