Dilbert cartoon first published on Sunday 19th December 2021

Dilbert//11936, first published five years ago on Sunday 19th December 2021

Resting Bored Face

Open source transcript

I'M SORRY, IS MY DESCRIPTION OF THE PROBLEM BORING YOU?

WHAT? NO. IM TOTALLY ENGAGED.

I JUST HAVE A BAD CASE OF "RESTING BORED FACE," OR RBF FOR SHORT.

SO... NO MATTER WHAT I SAY, YOU ALWAYS LOOK LIKE THAT?

YOU MAKE IT SOUND LIKE A BAD THING.

YOU'RE SUCKING THE LIFE FORCE RIGHT OUT OF MY BODY!

I'D RATHER BE DEAD THAN SPEND ANOTHER SECOND WITH YOU.

CAN YOU TEACH ME THE RBF?

I'D LOVE TO, BUT I PROBABLY LOOK LIKE I WOULDNT.

collated from github.com/jvarn/dilbert-archive

AI Analysis

Title: "A Bad Case of Resting Bored Face"

Summary:

The comic strip features Dilbert, a bespectacled man with a distinctive appearance, sitting at a conference table with his coworkers. He expresses his frustration with the monotony of the meeting, stating that he has a "bad case of resting bored face" (RBF). His coworker, Wally, attempts to teach him how to use his RBF to his advantage, suggesting that it could be a useful tool for conveying disinterest. However, Dilbert is skeptical and argues that his RBF is not a skill he can control.

As the conversation continues, Dilbert becomes increasingly agitated, eventually standing up and declaring that he is "sucking the life force right out of [his] body." The meeting devolves into chaos, with Dilbert's coworkers attempting to calm him down and Wally trying to convince him to use his RBF to his advantage. The comic strip ends with Dilbert storming out of the meeting room, leaving his coworkers to wonder if they will ever be able to get him to participate in a meeting again.

Overall, the comic strip pokes fun at the monotony of office meetings and the challenges of trying to engage with coworkers who are not interested in the topic at hand. It also highlights the importance of being able to read people's nonverbal cues, such as their facial expressions, to better understand their emotions and needs.

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