Dilbert cartoon first published on Wednesday 12th April 1995

Dilbert//2188, first published 31 years ago on Wednesday 12th April 1995

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pundits press keyboard with no q public relations fiasco engineering solution graphics program semi colon

Official transcript

Dilbert stands in front of the Boss's desk, reading a newspaper. Dilbert says, "The pundits in the press are nailing us for shipping a keyboard with no 'Q.'"

Dilbert continues, "It's a public-relations fiasco. Obviously, we need an engineering solution. I'm on the case."

Dilbert and Wally sit at a table. Dilbert says, "Users could use a graphics program to draw a 'Q' in the unlikely event that they need one."

Wally says, "Or we could replace the semi-colon; nobody uses them."

originally published on dilbert.com

Open source transcript

THE PUNDITS IN THE PRESS ARE NAILING US FOR SHIPPING A KEYBOARD WITH NO "Q." NEWS IT'S A PUBLIC-RELATIONS FIASCO. OBVIOUSLY, WE NEED AN ENGINEERING SOLUTION.

I'M ON THE CASE USERS COULD USE A GRAPHICS PROGRAM TO DRAW A "Q" IN THE UNLIKELY EVENT THAT THEY OR WE COULD NEED ONE REPLACE THE SEMICOLON; NOBODY USES THEM

collated from github.com/jvarn/dilbert-archive

AI Analysis

Comic Strip Title: "The Quest for a 'Q'"

Summary:

The comic strip revolves around a group of engineers seeking a "Q" key for their keyboard, which has been absent due to a public-relations fiasco. The engineers are determined to find a solution, but their efforts are met with skepticism by their superiors.

Key Points:

• The engineers are on a mission to find a "Q" key, which is crucial for their work.
• They are willing to use a graphics program to draw a "Q" if necessary.
• Their superiors are unimpressed and suggest using a semi-colon instead.
• The engineers are adamant that they need a "Q" key and will not settle for a substitute.

Humor and Satire:

The comic strip pokes fun at the absurdity of the situation and the engineers' determination to find a solution. It also highlights the sometimes illogical nature of bureaucratic decision-making. Overall, the comic strip is a lighthearted and humorous take on the challenges of working in a corporate environment.

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