Dilbert cartoon first published on Monday 4th April 1994

Dilbert//1815, first published 32 years ago on Monday 4th April 1994

Tags

quality training promoted management lobotomy footsteps

Official transcript

"The only way to get ahead in this company is by getting promoted to management."

originally published on dilbert.com

Open source transcript

THE ONLY WAY TO GET AHEAD IN THIS COMPANY IS BY GETTING PROMOTED TO MANAGEMENT.

I'M WILLING TO DO WHATEVER IT TAKES TO GET PROMOTED.

I WANT TO FOLLOW IN YOUR FOOTSTEPS.

BUT I'M WONDERING IF A LOBOTOMY IS ACTUALLY NECESSARY.

NO, WE'LL JUST RUN YOU THROUGH "QUALITY" TRAINING.

collated from github.com/jvarn/dilbert-archive

AI Analysis

Title: "Lobotomy Required"

This comic strip, originally published in 1994, revolves around a conversation between a manager and an employee. The manager is determined to promote the employee, but only if they undergo a lobotomy. The employee is hesitant, questioning the necessity of such a drastic measure.

Key Points:

• The manager's willingness to promote the employee despite their reservations
• The employee's concerns about the lobotomy procedure
• The manager's insistence that it is the only way to achieve success in the company

Humor:

• The absurdity of the manager's request for a lobotomy
• The employee's deadpan reaction to the proposal
• The manager's determination to push through with the plan despite the employee's objections

Themes:

• The pressure to succeed in the corporate world
• The willingness to do whatever it takes to get ahead
• The absurdity of some management decisions

Overall, this comic strip pokes fun at the corporate culture and the lengths people will go to achieve success.

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