Dilbert cartoon first published on Wednesday 31st August 1994

Dilbert//1964, first published 32 years ago on Wednesday 31st August 1994

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unpaid overtime mba class working for free rub head good luck

Official transcript

"I'd stay and work some unpaid overtime with you but I'm taking MBA classes."

originally published on dilbert.com

Open source transcript

I'D STAY AND WORK SOME UNPAID OVERTIME WITH YOU BUT I'M TAKING MBA CLASSES IF YOU TOOK MBA CLASSES YOU'D UNDERSTAND THAT WORKING FOR FREE IS A LOW NPV.

IF YOU DON'T MIND, BEFORE BIG TESTS I'D LIKE TO RUB YOUR HEAD FOR LUCK.

IT'LL COST YOU A NICKEL.

collated from github.com/jvarn/dilbert-archive

AI Analysis

Title: "MBA Classes: A Costly Gamble"

Summary:

The comic strip features Dilbert, a bespectacled man with a distinctive hairstyle, in a series of panels that showcase his wit and sarcasm. The story begins with Dilbert's coworker, a man with a receding hairline and a green tie, approaching him with an offer to take MBA classes together. The coworker explains that he will stay and work overtime with Dilbert but only if he agrees to take the classes.

Dilbert is initially hesitant but eventually agrees, citing the low Net Present Value (NPV) of the classes. However, when the coworker reveals that the classes will cost Dilbert a nickel, he becomes outraged. The coworker explains that he will rub Dilbert's head for luck before the big tests, implying that the classes are a form of investment in their future success.

Throughout the comic strip, Dilbert's reactions range from skepticism to outrage, highlighting the absurdity of the situation. The coworker's persistent attempts to justify the cost of the classes only add to the humor, making for an entertaining and relatable read. Overall, the comic strip pokes fun at the idea of investing in education and the often-exaggerated claims made by those trying to sell us on it.

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