Dilbert cartoon first published on Tuesday 14th August 1990

Dilbert//486, first published 36 years ago on Tuesday 14th August 1990

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finance troll bad time report accounting dilbert witch figures

Open source transcript

THIS MUST BE THE COMPANY ACCOUNTING DEPARTMENT.

I... I NEED TO ASK SOME QUESTIONS ABOUT THIS B-BUDGET REPORT.

IS THIS A BAD TIME FOR YOU?

ALWAYS

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AI Analysis

Title: "Accounting Department Nightmare"

This comic strip, originally published in 1990, is a humorous take on the challenges of working in an accounting department. The story revolves around a character who is tasked with answering questions about a budget report, but is met with resistance from a mysterious figure in a black hooded cloak.

Panel 1: The first panel shows the character standing in front of a large stone door with a sign that reads "Accounting Department." The character is thinking to themselves, "This must be the company accounting department." As they approach the door, a figure in a black hooded cloak emerges from the shadows.

Panel 2: The second panel shows the character asking the figure, "I... I need to ask some questions about this B-budget report." The figure responds with a menacing tone, "Is this a bad time for you? Always."

Panel 3: The third panel depicts the character being led away by the figure, who is holding a pair of handcuffs. The character is shown looking back over their shoulder, with a look of fear and uncertainty on their face.

Summary: Overall, this comic strip pokes fun at the perceived drudgery and intimidation that can come with working in an accounting department. The use of a mysterious figure in a black hooded cloak adds to the comedic effect, implying that the accounting department is a place to be feared. The strip's lighthearted humor and relatable scenario make it a humorous commentary on the challenges of working in a bureaucratic environment.

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