Dilbert cartoon first published on Tuesday 10th July 1990

Dilbert//451, first published 36 years ago on Tuesday 10th July 1990

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dilbert department secretary personal phone calls traditional costume countries calling cultural appropriation

Official transcript

The Boss says, "Dilbert, I'm putting you in charge of the department secretary."

The Boss continues, "See if you can get him to cut down on the personal calls."

The secretary sits at his desk wearing a sombrero and holding maracas. Dilbert says, ". . . Just be a little more discreet . . . For example, try NOT wearing the traditional costume of the countries you're calling."

originally published on dilbert.com

Open source transcript

, I'M PUTTING YOU IN CHARGE OF THE DEPARTMENT SECRETARY.

SEE IF YOU CAN GET HIM TO CUT DOWN ON THE PERSONAL PHONE CALLS.

... JUST BE A LITTLE MORE DISCREET... FOR EXAMPLE, TRY NOT WEARING THE TRADITIONAL COSTUME OF THE COUNTRIES YOU'RE CALLING.

collated from github.com/jvarn/dilbert-archive

AI Analysis

Comic Strip Title: "Dress Code"

Summary:

The comic strip features Dilbert, a character known for his sarcastic remarks and disdain for bureaucracy. In this strip, Dilbert is tasked with putting a coworker in charge of the department secretary. However, Dilbert's attempt to get him to cut down on personal phone calls is met with resistance.

The coworker responds by wearing a traditional costume from a country he is calling, much to Dilbert's annoyance. The strip highlights the absurdity of office politics and the challenges of managing a team. It also showcases Dilbert's signature wit and sarcasm as he navigates the complexities of workplace relationships.

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