Dilbert cartoon first published on Saturday 28th November 1992

Dilbert//1323, first published 34 years ago on Saturday 28th November 1992

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dilbert roof leaking fix tomorrow members profession unreliable quote show return calls hired nobody repeat customers

Official transcript

Dilbert points to the ceiling and says to a roofer, "The roof is leaking there. Can you fix it tomorrow?"

The roofer replies, "Well, like all members of my profession, I'm unreliable. However, I could give you a quote and then never show up or return your calls."

Dilbert says, "You're hired. Nobody else would even show up for the quote."

The roofer says, "I depend on repeat customers."

originally published on dilbert.com

Open source transcript

THE ROOF IS LEAKING THERE. CAN YOU FIX IT TOMORROW?

WELL, LIKE ALL MEMBERS OF MY PROFESSION, I'M UNRELIABLE. HOWEVER, I COULD GIVE YOU A QUOTE AND THEN NEVER SHOW UP OR RETURN YOUR CALLS.

YOU'RE HIRED. NOBODY ELSE WOULD EVEN SHOW UP FOR THE QUOTE.

I DEPEND ON REPEAT CUSTOMERS.

collated from github.com/jvarn/dilbert-archive

AI Analysis

Comic Strip Title: "Unreliable Professions"

Summary:

This comic strip, originally published in 1992, features Dilbert and his boss, Dogbert, in a humorous exchange. The scene unfolds as follows:

• Dilbert, the protagonist, is shown pointing at a roof leak and asking his boss, "The roof is leaking there. Can you fix it tomorrow?"
• Dogbert, the antagonist, responds with a sarcastic remark, "Well, like all members of my profession, I'm unreliable. However, I could give you a quote and then never show up or return your calls."
• Dilbert, unimpressed, retorts, "You're hired. Nobody else would even show up for the quote. I depend on repeat customers."

The comic strip satirizes the common perception that certain professions, such as contractors or repair services, are often unreliable and untrustworthy. The exchange between Dilbert and Dogbert highlights the absurdity of this stereotype, poking fun at the idea that some professionals are more concerned with making a quick profit than with providing quality service.

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