Dilbert cartoon first published on Tuesday 8th December 1992

Dilbert//1333, first published 34 years ago on Tuesday 8th December 1992

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humor dilbert the boss tension engineers lightbulb appraisal

Official transcript

Dilbert sits across from the Boss's desk. The Boss says, "I'm going to use humor to ease the tension during your annual job performance appraisal."

The Boss asks, "How many engineers does it take to change a lightbulb?"

Dilbert says, "I don't know."

The Boss says, "Well, that's consistent with your appraisal."

Dilbert says, "Wait . . . I'll say three."

originally published on dilbert.com

Open source transcript

I'M GOING TO USE HUMOR TO EASE THE TENSION DURING YOUR ANNUAL JOB PERFORMANCE APPRAISAL.

HOW MANY ENGINEERS DOES IT TAKE TO CHANGE A LIGHTBULB?

I DON'T KNOW.

WELL, THAT'S CONSISTENT WITH YOUR APPRAISAL.

WAIT... I'LL SAY THREE.

collated from github.com/jvarn/dilbert-archive

AI Analysis

Comic Strip Title: "Engineers and Lightbulbs"

Summary:

The comic strip features a conversation between an engineer and his boss, who is conducting an annual job performance appraisal. The boss asks the engineer how many engineers it takes to change a lightbulb, and the engineer responds with a humorous and sarcastic answer.

Key Points:

• The boss is using humor to ease the tension during the appraisal.
• The engineer is not willing to provide a straightforward answer, instead opting for a witty response.
• The conversation is lighthearted and playful, with the engineer using humor to deflect the boss's question.
• The comic strip pokes fun at the stereotype that engineers are not good at understanding or responding to non-technical questions.

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