Dilbert cartoon first published on Friday 12th February 1993
Dilbert//1399, first published 33 years ago on Friday 12th February 1993
Tags
dogbert the boss creativity consultant final report company doomed
Official transcript
Dogbert stands across from the Boss's desk. Dogbert hands the Boss a report and says, "Here's my final report on your company."
Dogbert continues, "I've concluded that you're doomed. You waste too much money on consultants."
The Boss replies, "You're a consultant."
Dogbert asks, "Ironic, isn't it?"
originally published on dilbert.com
Open source transcript
DOGBERT IS A CREATIVITY CONSULTANT HERE'S MY FINAL REFORT ON YOUR COMPANY.
I'VE CONCLUDED THAT YOU'RE DOOMED. YOU WASTE TOO MUCH MONEY ON CONSULTANTS.
YOU'RE A CONSULTANT.
IRONIC, ISN'T IT?
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AI Analysis
The comic strip is titled "Dogbert Is a Creativity Consultant" and features a humorous exchange between Dogbert, a dog who has taken on the role of a creativity consultant, and a client.
The Scene
- The client, a man, sits across from Dogbert at a desk.
- Dogbert holds a report in his paw and says, "Here's my final report on your company."
- The client responds, "I've concluded that you're doomed. You waste too much money on consultants."
- Dogbert retorts, "You're a consultant. Ironic, isn't it?"
The Humor
- The comic strip pokes fun at the idea of consultants who charge high fees but provide little value to their clients.
- Dogbert's deadpan delivery and the absurdity of the situation add to the humor.
- The punchline, "Ironic, isn't it?", is a clever play on words that highlights the irony of Dogbert being a consultant himself.
Overall
The comic strip is a lighthearted commentary on the consulting industry and the sometimes absurd nature of business.
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