Dilbert cartoon first published on Monday 19th April 1993

Dilbert//1465, first published 33 years ago on Monday 19th April 1993

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dilbert the boss school kids career engineer plum assignment role model giggle children future

Official transcript

Dilbert sits at his desk. The Boss says, "The local school wants somebody to talk to the kids about a career as an engineer."

The Boss giggles as he says, "I'm giving this plum assignment to you because you're such a good role model."

Dilbert says, "It's more sincere sounding when you don't giggle."

The Boss says, "Remember, children are our future!"

originally published on dilbert.com

Open source transcript

THE LOCAL SCHOOL WANTS SOMEBODY TO TALK TO THE KIDS ABOUT A CAREER AS AN ENGINEER.

I'M GIVING THIS PLUM ASSIGNMENT TO YOU BECAUSE YOU'RE SUCH A GOOD ROLE MODEL.

HEE HEE IT'S MORE SINCERE SOUNDING WHEN YOU DON'T GIGGLE.

REMEMBER, CHILDREN ARE OUR FUTURE!

collated from github.com/jvarn/dilbert-archive

AI Analysis

Comic Strip Title: "Engineer's Role Model"

Summary:

The comic strip features an engineer who is approached by a school representative to talk to children about his career. The engineer is hesitant at first but eventually agrees, only to be met with a sarcastic comment from the representative about his role model status. The engineer responds with a witty remark, highlighting the importance of children's future. The strip humorously pokes fun at the stereotype of engineers being boring and unengaging, while also emphasizing the significance of inspiring the next generation.

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