Telemarketer Cartoon - False Alarm Humor Illustration #3685755 (License: Personal Use)

The black-and-white cartoon shows a man strapped into a chair with a dangling telephone receiver above his head, resembling an electric chair setup. Three figures-an officer, a doctor, and another uniformed responder-stand around in exaggerated shock or relief, while one shouts into a walkie-talkie. The punchline at the bottom reads: “False alarm. It was just a telemarketer.” The scene lampoons how intrusive telemarketing can feel like a genuine threat.

This image is commonly used in articles, blogs, or social media posts about telemarketing annoyances, consumer protection, or workplace stress humor; it appeals to users seeking relatable satire on communication intrusions.