Dilbert cartoon first published on Monday 11th April 1994

Dilbert//1822, first published 32 years ago on Monday 11th April 1994

Tags

device conforms international standards communications not fault less experineced boss phone number vendor salesman

Official transcript

"Our device conforms to all international standards for communications."

originally published on dilbert.com

Open source transcript

OUR DEVICE CONFORMS TO ALL INTERNATIONAL STANDARDS FOR COMMUNICATIONS.

IN OTHER WORDS, IT DOESN'T DO ANYTHING USEFUL AND IT'S NOT YOUR FAULT.

IS THERE SOMEBODY LESS EXPERIENCED I COULD TALK TO?

DO YOU HAVE MY BOSS'S NUMBER?

collated from github.com/jvarn/dilbert-archive

AI Analysis

The comic strip is titled "International Standards for Communications" and features Dilbert, a character known for his witty observations on office life, in a humorous exchange with his boss.

The Scene

• Dilbert's boss is concerned about the device's compliance with international standards for communications.
• Dilbert responds with a tongue-in-cheek remark, saying that the device conforms to all international standards for communications.
• However, he adds that it doesn't do anything useful and is not his fault.

The Conversation

• The boss asks if there is somebody less experienced he could talk to.
• Dilbert replies, "Do you have my boss's number?"

The Humor

• The comic strip pokes fun at the often-inefficient and bureaucratic nature of office communication.
• It highlights the absurdity of following international standards without considering their practical application or the potential consequences of not doing so.

Overall

• The comic strip is a lighthearted commentary on the quirks of office life and the sometimes-frustrating interactions between employees and management.

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