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Dilbert cartoon first published on Thursday 23rd December 2021

Dilbert//11940, first published five years ago on Thursday 23rd December 2021

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IT IS CRITICAL THAT YOU WORK ALL NIGHT TO HAVE THIS DONE BY TOMORROW.

THE NEXT DAY I GOT IT DONE!

GREAT.

GET ON MY CALENDAR FOR NEXT WEEK TO DISCUSS IT.

NOW I WANT TO STRANGLE YOU WITH MY BARE HANDS.

WHY DOES EVERYONE KEEP SAYING THAT?

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AI Analysis

Comic Strip Title: "The Next Day"

Summary:

The comic strip follows the daily life of Dilbert, a white-collar worker, and his interactions with his coworkers.

  • Panel 1: Dilbert's boss, Pointy-Haired Boss, asks him to work all night to complete a task by tomorrow.
  • Panel 2: Dilbert proudly shows off his completed task to his coworker, Dogbert.
  • Panel 3: Dogbert sarcastically asks why everyone keeps saying "I got it done," implying that Dilbert is not the only one who has completed tasks.
  • Panel 4: Dilbert is shown to be struggling with his bare hands, implying that he may have been asked to do something physically demanding.

Overall, the comic strip pokes fun at the common office scenario where employees are asked to work long hours and meet unrealistic deadlines, often with little recognition or appreciation.

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