Dilbert cartoon first published on Monday 21st February 1994

Dilbert//1773, first published 32 years ago on Monday 21st February 1994

Tags

back of neck humane layoffs tranquilizer unemployment offcie wake up shooter gun knocked out

Official transcript

The layoffs will be handled in the most human way possible.

originally published on dilbert.com

Open source transcript

THE LAYOFFS WILL BE HANDLED IN THE MOST HUMANE WAY POSSIBLE.

poW.

HOW LONG DOES THE TRANQUILIZER LAST?

HE'LL WAKE UP AT THE UNEMPLOYMENT OFFICE.

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collated from github.com/jvarn/dilbert-archive

AI Analysis

Comic Strip Title: "The Layoff"

Summary:

The comic strip, originally published in 1994, revolves around a group of office workers who are informed that layoffs will be handled in the most humane way possible. However, the tone quickly shifts as one employee, who has been armed with a tranquilizer gun, is tasked with sedating the workers.

Key Elements:

• The employees' reactions to the news of layoffs
• The introduction of the tranquilizer gun as a means of handling the situation
• The chaos and confusion that ensues as the employees are sedated
• The final panel, which shows the employees being led out of the office, leaving the reader with a sense of unease and uncertainty.

Themes:

• The comic strip explores themes of workplace anxiety, fear of change, and the absurdity of corporate decision-making.
• It also touches on the idea of dehumanization and the objectification of employees in the workplace.

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