Dilbert cartoon first published on Monday 21st December 1992

Dilbert//1346, first published 34 years ago on Monday 21st December 1992

Tags

dilbert the boss report utilize facilitate replace implementation phase readable fax type size

Official transcript

The Boss sits at his desk reading a report while Dilbert stands waiting. The Boss says, "Good report, but change the word 'use' to 'utilize' in each case."

The Boss continues, "Change 'help' to 'facilitate' and replace 'do' with 'implementation phase.'"

The Boss continues, "Hmm . . . It's still a bit too readable."

Dilbert replies, "I could reduce the type size and run it through the fax."

originally published on dilbert.com

Open source transcript

GOOD REPORT, BUT CHANGE THE WORD "USE" TO "UTILIZE" IN EACH CASE.

CHANGE "HELP" TO "FACILITATE" AND REPLACE "DO" WITH "IMPLEMENTATION PHASE." 18-21 HMM...

IT'S STILL A BIT TOO READABLE.

I COULD REDUCE THE TYPE SIZE AND RUN IT THROUGH THE FAX.

collated from github.com/jvarn/dilbert-archive

AI Analysis

Comic Strip Title: "The Never-Ending Cycle of Redundancy"

Summary:

This 'Dilbert' comic strip humorously highlights the absurdity of corporate jargon and the never-ending cycle of redundancy in the workplace. The strip features a conversation between Dilbert and his boss, where they discuss the need to change the word "use" to "utilize" in each case.

Key Points:

• The boss suggests changing the word "use" to "utilize" in each case, but Dilbert points out that this would be redundant.
• The boss responds by saying that it's still a bit too readable and suggests running it through the fax.
• The strip pokes fun at the excessive use of corporate jargon and the tendency to create unnecessary complexity in language.

Humor and Satire:

The comic strip uses humor and satire to comment on the absurdity of corporate culture and the ways in which it can lead to unnecessary complexity and redundancy. The strip is likely to resonate with anyone who has worked in a corporate environment and has experienced the frustration of dealing with overly complex language and bureaucratic red tape.

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