Dilbert cartoon first published on Friday 12th November 1993

Dilbert//1672, first published 33 years ago on Friday 12th November 1993

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dilbert instructor seminar managers fire

Official transcript

The instructor says to Dilbert, "I don't think you're ready."

The man continues, "Fire-walking requires complete confidence. Anything less could be dangerous."

Dilbert says, "I'm just chilly."

Dilbert's pants are rolled up and he has socks on his feet. The instructor says, "Fine . . . Do it with your socks on."

originally published on dilbert.com

Open source transcript

AT THE FIRE-WALKING SEMINAR FOR MANAGERS I DON'T THINK YOU'RE READY FIRE-WALKING REQUIRES COMPLETE CONFIDENCE. ANYTHING LESS COULD BE DANGEROUS.

I'M JUST CHILLY.

FINE DO IT WITH YOUR SOCKS ON

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AI Analysis

The comic strip is titled "Fire-Walking Seminar for Managers" and features a conversation between a manager and an employee about fire walking.

The Comic Strip

• The manager tells the employee that fire walking requires complete confidence, anything less could be dangerous.
• The employee is hesitant, saying he doesn't think he's ready.
• The manager reassures him, saying he's just chilly and should do it with his socks on.

The Punchline

• The employee agrees to try it, and the manager hands him a pair of socks.
• The employee puts on the socks and starts walking on the fire, with the manager watching from a safe distance.
• The employee is shown to be successful in walking on the fire with his socks on.

The Humor

• The humor in the comic strip comes from the absurdity of the situation and the manager's lack of concern for the employee's safety.
• The punchline is unexpected and adds to the comedic effect of the strip.
• The comic strip pokes fun at the idea of management seminars and the sometimes unrealistic expectations placed on employees.

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