Dilbert cartoon first published on Monday 10th May 1993

Dilbert//1486, first published 33 years ago on Monday 10th May 1993

Dilbert cartoon for Monday 10th May 1993

Dilbert for Sunday 9th May 1993

Dilbert for Tuesday 11th May 1993

Tags

dilbert the boss susan department budget together branded life engineers spit guard raincoat

Official transcript

Dilbert sits at his desk. The Boss says, "Dilbert, I want you to help Susan put the department budget together."

Dilbert's tie stands up and he says, "Budget?!"

Dilbert begs, "No, please! I'll be branded for life. The other engineers will spit on me."

The Boss thinks, "Darn, his guard is up."

Dilbert covers his eyes and says, "I'll have to wear a raincoat to work!"

originally published on dilbert.com

Open source transcript

, I WANT YOU TO HELP SUSAN PUT THE DEPARTMENT BUDGET TOGETHER.

BUDGET?!

NO, PLEASE! I'LL BE BRANDED FOR LIFE. THE OTHER ENGINEERS WILL SPIT ON ME.

DARN, HIS GUARD IS UP.

I'LL HAVE TO WEAR A RAINCOAT TO WORK!

collated from github.com/jvarn/dilbert-archive

AI Analysis

Comic Strip Title: "Budgetary Blunders"

Summary:

The comic strip revolves around the theme of budgeting and its challenges in a corporate setting. The story unfolds as follows:

Dilbert, the protagonist, is tasked with helping Susan put together the department budget.
However, Dilbert is reluctant to take on the responsibility, citing that he will be branded for life as an engineer who "spits on" budgets.
Despite his reservations, Dilbert agrees to wear a raincoat to work, indicating his willingness to take on the task.

The comic strip humorously highlights the challenges of budgeting and the reluctance of engineers to engage in financial planning. The use of a raincoat as a symbol of Dilbert's commitment to the task adds a touch of humor to the strip. Overall, the comic strip provides a lighthearted commentary on the complexities of corporate life and the challenges of working with budgets.

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