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Dilbert cartoon first published on Wednesday 10th February 1993

Dilbert//1397, first published 33 years ago on Wednesday 10th February 1993


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dogbert creativity consultant exercise research support method company


Official transcript

Dogbert stands on a desk and says to a man, "This exercise is especially for the MBAs in the company."

The man asks, "What's the payback?"

Dogbert hits the man on the head with a bat several times. Dogbert says, "There's no research to support this method, but you gotta admit it feels right."

originally published on dilbert.com


Open source transcript

DOGBERT THE CREATIVITY CONSULTANT THIS EXERCISE IS ESPECIALLY FOR THE MBAS IN THE COMPANY.

WHAT'S THE PAYBACK?

WHAP!

WHAP!

WHAP!

THERE'S NO RESEARCH TO SUPPORT THIS METHOD, BUT YOU GOTTA ADMIT IT FEELS RIGHT.

collated from github.com/jvarn/dilbert-archive


AI Analysis

Comic Strip Title: "The Payback"

Summary:

The comic strip features Dogbert, a creative consultant, in an office setting. He is engaged in a conversation with a man, who inquires about the "Payback" exercise, particularly its application for MBAs in the company.

Key Elements:

  • Dogbert's response is cryptic, stating that there is no research to support the method, but he feels it is right.
  • The man appears skeptical, leading to a humorous exchange between the two characters.
  • The comic strip pokes fun at the idea of using unproven methods in business, highlighting the potential for confusion and skepticism among employees.

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