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Dilbert cartoon first published on Saturday 7th May 2022

Dilbert//12075, first published four years ago on Saturday 7th May 2022

Never Answer Your Phone At Work


Open source transcript

THE KEY TO A HAPPY LIFE IS NEVER ANSWER YOUR PHONE AT WORK.

WOULDN T THAT MAKE YOUR COWORKERS ANGRY?

THEY'RE ALWAYS ANGRY.

WALLY, IGNORE MY VOICEMAIL. I TOOK CARE OF IT MYSELF.

YOU'RE WELCOME!

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AI Analysis

Comic Strip Title: "Angry Coworkers"

Summary:

The comic strip, originally published in 2002, features a conversation between two coworkers, Wally and Dilbert. Wally, who is often portrayed as a grumpy and sarcastic character, is discussing the key to a happy life with Dilbert. Wally believes that the key to happiness is never answering one's phone at work. Dilbert is skeptical of this advice, but Wally insists that it's the only way to avoid dealing with angry coworkers.

As they continue their conversation, Wally's voicemail is activated, and he takes care of it himself. The strip ends with Wally greeting Dilbert with a friendly "You're welcome!" despite his earlier gruff demeanor. The comic strip humorously pokes fun at the common workplace experience of dealing with difficult coworkers and the importance of maintaining a positive attitude.

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