Dilbert cartoon first published on Monday 9th January 1995

Dilbert//2095, first published 31 years ago on Monday 9th January 1995

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individual cubicles new system public schools hoteling getting tips cubicle computer chair roll of note technology

Official transcript

The Boss stands next to an overhead projector. He points to the diagram on the screen and says, "We're taking away your individual cubicles. In the new system, you'll sign up for whatever cube is open that day."

Sally and Wally are seated at a conference table. The Boss continues, "It's based on the model of public restrooms. But I call it 'Hoteling' because it increases my chances of getting tips."

The Boss approaches Dilbert with a roll of note paper that looks like toilet paper and says, "Each cubicle will have a computer, a chair, and a roll of note paper . . . Take one and pass it around."

originally published on dilbert.com

Open source transcript

WERE TAKING ALJAY YOUR INDIVIDUAL CUBICLES.

IN THE NEW SYSTEM YOU'LL SIGN UP FOR WHATEVER CUBE IS OPEN THAT DAY.

IT'S BASED ON THE MODEL OF PUBLIC RESTROOMS.

BUT I CALL IT "HOTELING" BECAUSE IT INCREASES MY CHANCES OF GETTING TIPS.

EACH CUBICLE WILL HAVE A COMPUTER, A CHAIR, AND A ROLL OF NOTE PAPER... TAKE ONE AND PASS IT AROUND.

collated from github.com/jvarn/dilbert-archive

AI Analysis

Comic Strip Title: "Cubicle Upgrades"

Summary:

The comic strip revolves around a company's decision to upgrade its cubicles, which is met with skepticism and resistance from the employees. The strip consists of three panels, each featuring a different scene.

Panel 1:

• A manager announces that the company is introducing a new system where employees can sign up for individual cubicles.
• The manager explains that the new system will provide more space and comfort for employees.

Panel 2:

• An employee expresses concerns about the new system, citing the increased chances of getting tips from customers.
• The manager responds by saying that the new system is based on the model of public restrooms, implying that the cubicles will be designed to provide a similar experience.

Panel 3:

• The manager reveals that each cubicle will come equipped with a computer, chair, and roll of note paper.
• The employee is surprised and asks if they can take one and pass it around, to which the manager responds affirmatively.

Overall:

The comic strip pokes fun at the idea of upgrading cubicles and the perceived benefits of doing so. It highlights the absurdity of the situation and the employees' reactions to the new system.

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