Dilbert cartoon first published on Monday 16th May 1994
Dilbert//1857, first published 32 years ago on Monday 16th May 1994
Tags
important project marked man other employees throw bricks keep persepctive suck ups brick to the head
Official transcript
I'm putting you in charge of an important project which is fully funded."
originally published on dilbert.com
Open source transcript
I'M PUTTING YOU IN CHARGE OF AN IMPORTANT PROJECT WHICH IS FULLY FUNDED.
GAS BUS I'M A MARKED MAN.
THE OTHER EMPLOYEES WILL EITHER TRY TO SUCK UP TO ME FOR MONEY OR THROW BRICKS ATME BUDDY!
THE TRICK IS TO KEEP A PROTECTIVE RING OF SUCK-UPS AROUND AT ALL TIMES.
C ZIP!
collated from github.com/jvarn/dilbert-archive
AI Analysis
Comic Strip Title: "Ring of Suck-Ups"
Summary:
The comic strip revolves around Dilbert, a bespectacled man with a distinctive appearance, who is tasked with managing a project that is fully funded. However, he soon realizes that his coworkers are more interested in gaining his favor for personal gain rather than contributing to the project's success.
Key Panels:
- Panel 1: Dilbert announces his new role and the project's funding status.
- Panel 2: A coworker, Gasby, approaches Dilbert and offers to suck up to him for money or throw bricks at him.
- Panel 3: Dilbert reveals his plan to keep a protective ring of suck-ups around him at all times.
- Panel 4: Another coworker, Zip, is seen being thrown a brick by Gasby, symbolizing the chaos that ensues.
Themes:
- The struggle for power and influence in the workplace
- The consequences of prioritizing personal gain over teamwork and productivity
- The absurdity of office politics and the lengths people will go to gain favor
Tone:
- Humorous and satirical, poking fun at the quirks and flaws of office culture.
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