Dilbert cartoon first published on Friday 3rd March 1995

Dilbert//2148, first published 31 years ago on Friday 3rd March 1995

Tags

dna smaple fatal genetic problems hurt productivity project dealine

Official transcript

The Boss holds a syringe. He says to Dilbert, "Drop your trousers and turn around. I need a DNA sample."

Dilbert bends over looking angry. As draws Dilbert's blood, the Boss says, "We're scanning for any fatal genetic problems that could hurt productivity."

Dilbert sits at his desk. The Boss enters holding the test results and says, "Uh . . . we decided to move your project deadline up a week."

Dilbert's hair stands up straight.

originally published on dilbert.com

Open source transcript

DROP YOUR TROUSERS AND TURN AROUND. I NEED A DNA SAMPLE.

3/3 WE'RE SCANNING FOR ANY FATAL GENETIC PROBLEMS THAT COULD HURT PRODUCTIVITY.

UH... WE DECIDED TO MOVE YOUR PROJECT DEADLINE UP A WEEK.

collated from github.com/jvarn/dilbert-archive

AI Analysis

Comic Strip Title: "DNA Sample Request"

Summary:

The comic strip features Dilbert, a bespectacled character, in a humorous exchange with his boss. The boss requests a DNA sample from Dilbert, citing the need for genetic analysis to identify the source of productivity problems in the office. Dilbert is initially hesitant but eventually complies, submitting to the DNA test. However, he is surprised to learn that the results will be used to determine his project deadline for the week.

Key Elements:

• Dilbert's reluctance to provide a DNA sample
• The boss's insistence on the test
• The unexpected use of the DNA results to set project deadlines
• The comic strip's commentary on the absurdity of corporate bureaucracy

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