Dilbert cartoon first published on Monday 1st August 1994

Dilbert//1934, first published 32 years ago on Monday 1st August 1994

Tags

boos delegate work mark compalins throws a fit complain behind back boss retreats

Official transcript

We've hired the Dogbert Ad Agency to give our company a new image.

originally published on dilbert.com

Open source transcript

WE'VE HIRED THE DOGBERT AD AGENCY TO GIVE OUR COMPANY A NEW IMAGE.

I USED A COMPUTER TO SUGGEST A NEW HI-TECH NAME FOR YOUR COMPANY.

THE PROGRAM RANDOMLY COMBINES WORDS FROM ASTRONOMY AND ELECTRONICS THE FIRST CHOICE IS "URANUS-HERTZ" I LIKE IT.

collated from github.com/jvarn/dilbert-archive

AI Analysis

Comic Strip Title: "The First Choice is 'Uranus-Hertz'"

Summary:

The comic strip, originally published in 1994, revolves around a company's attempt to rebrand itself with a new name. The ad agency suggests "Uranus-Hertz," which is met with approval by the CEO.

Panel Breakdown:

• Panel 1: The ad agency presents the new name to the company's executives.
• Panel 2: The CEO is enthusiastic about the suggestion.
• Panel 3: The CEO reveals that the name is a combination of astronomy and electronics.

Humor and Commentary:

The comic strip pokes fun at the absurdity of corporate branding and the creative process. The use of "Uranus-Hertz" as a name is humorous, implying that the company is trying to be edgy and innovative. The CEO's approval of the name suggests that he is willing to overlook its absurdity in favor of something that sounds futuristic and high-tech. Overall, the comic strip offers a lighthearted commentary on the world of corporate branding and the sometimes absurd decisions made by companies in pursuit of a new image.

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