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Dilbert cartoon first published on Tuesday 8th November 2022

Dilbert//12260, first published four years ago on Tuesday 8th November 2022

Has Long Covid


Open source transcript

I'VE GOT A BAD CASE OF LONG COVID.

I NEED TO TAKE SOME TIME OFF.

HOW DO I KNOW YOU REALLY HAVE LONG COVID?

I HAVE A NOTE FROM MY DOCTOR.

NICE TRY, BUT I ONLY TRUST MEDICAL INFORMATION FROM TWITTER GADFLIES.

collated from github.com/jvarn/dilbert-archive


AI Analysis

Title: "Tweeting About Health"

Summary:

The comic strip follows a conversation between two characters, one of whom has COVID-19. The character with COVID-19 asks the other for advice on how to deal with the condition, but the other character responds by saying they only trust medical information from Twitter "Gadflies." The character with COVID-19 then hands the other character a note from their doctor, which the other character refuses to read.

Key Points:

  • The comic strip pokes fun at the idea that some people may prioritize online opinions over professional medical advice.
  • The use of the term "Gadflies" to refer to Twitter users suggests that the comic strip is satirizing the tendency for some people to seek out and trust information from unqualified sources.
  • The refusal of the other character to read the note from the doctor highlights the importance of seeking out credible sources of information when it comes to health matters.

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