Dilbert cartoon first published on Wednesday 18th September 1991

Dilbert//886, first published 35 years ago on Wednesday 18th September 1991

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dilbert dogbert staff meeting geometry rectangles misunderstood parallelograms controversy communication

Official transcript

Dilbert and Dogbert sit at the table. Dilbert says as he looks through some transparencies, "I'm putting together a presentation for the Big Boss's staff meeting. We hear he likes geometry."

Dogbert reads a transparency that says, "Rectangles: the misunderstood parallelograms."

Dogbert says, "It's bound to spark controversy."

Dilbert says, "We believe in open communication."

originally published on dilbert.com

Open source transcript

I'M PUTTING TOGETHER A PRESENTATION FOR THE BIG BOSS'S STAFF MEETING. WE HEAR HE LIKES GEOMETRY.

" RECTANGLES: THE MISUNDERSTOOD PARALLELOGRAMS" IT'S BOUND TO SPARK CONTROVERSY.

WE BELIEVE IN OPEN COMMUNICATION.

collated from github.com/jvarn/dilbert-archive

AI Analysis

Comic Strip Title: "Rectangles: The Misunderstood Parallelograms"

Summary:

The comic strip follows Dilbert, a white male character with a bald head and glasses, as he presents a geometry lesson to his colleagues in a conference room. The scene is set in a workplace environment, where Dilbert is attempting to educate his coworkers on the basics of geometry.

Key Elements:

• Dilbert's Presentation: Dilbert stands at the front of the room, holding up a whiteboard and explaining the concept of rectangles to his colleagues.
• Colleague's Reaction: One of Dilbert's colleagues, a white male with a skeptical expression, raises his hand and asks, "Rectangles: The Misunderstood Parallelograms." This question suggests that the colleague is confused about the difference between rectangles and parallelograms.
• Dilbert's Response: Dilbert responds to the colleague's question by saying, "It's bound to spark controversy. We believe in open communication." This response implies that Dilbert is trying to promote open and honest communication among his colleagues, even if it means discussing potentially controversial topics.
• Satirical Commentary: The comic strip uses satire to comment on the challenges of communicating complex ideas in a workplace setting. The use of a geometry lesson as a metaphor for workplace communication highlights the difficulties of conveying abstract concepts to others.

Overall:

The comic strip "Rectangles: The Misunderstood Parallelograms" uses humor and satire to explore the challenges of communication in a workplace setting. Through Dilbert's presentation and his colleagues' reactions, the comic strip pokes fun at the difficulties of conveying complex ideas and the importance of open and honest communication.

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