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Dilbert cartoon first published on Tuesday 17th May 1994

Dilbert//1858, first published 32 years ago on Tuesday 17th May 1994


Tags

build meeting project kick off project manager super fast microchips harder to saboatge business


Official transcript

"Thank you all for coming to the project kick-off meeting."

originally published on dilbert.com


Open source transcript

THANK YOU ALL FOR COMING TO THE PROJECT KICKOFF MEETING.

AS PROJECT MANAGER I'VE DECIDED TO NOT TELL YOU THE PURPOSE OF THE PROJECT. THAT WAY IT WILL BE HARDER FOR YOU TO SABOTAGE IT.

DOES IT GOOD LORD, REQUIRE NO. DON'T ANY SUPER- BUILD ANY FAST MICRO- OF THOSE...

CHIPS?

BY TUESDAY.

collated from github.com/jvarn/dilbert-archive


AI Analysis

The comic strip is titled "Sabotage" and features Dilbert, a character known for his witty remarks and sarcastic attitude.

Scene 1: Project Kick-Off Meeting

  • Dilbert attends a project kick-off meeting, where he is introduced as the project manager.
  • The team is excited to start the project, but Dilbert's response suggests he has no intention of succeeding.

Scene 2: Dilbert's Response

  • Dilbert says, "As project manager, I've decided to not tell you the purpose of the project. That way, it will be harder for you to sabotage it."
  • The team is confused and concerned, wondering why Dilbert is trying to sabotage the project.

Scene 3: Dilbert's Motivation

  • Dilbert explains that he wants to build super-fast microchips by Tuesday, which is an impossible task.
  • He says that if he builds them too quickly, they will be useless, but if he takes too long, he will be fired.

Scene 4: Dilbert's Conclusion

  • Dilbert concludes that the only way to succeed is to fail, and he will do everything in his power to ensure that happens.
  • The team is shocked and frustrated by Dilbert's behavior, and the comic strip ends with a sense of chaos and confusion.

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