Dilbert cartoon first published on Friday 12th May 1995

Dilbert//2218, first published 31 years ago on Friday 12th May 1995

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motivational speaker discount speakers bureau work harder get fired working harder slow class

Official transcript

The Boss says to Dilbert, Alice and their co-workers, "Today we have a motivational speaker from the 'Discount Speakers Bureau.'"

A slouching, unhappy man says, "You should, like, work harder . . . Otherwise you might get fired. Any questions?"

Dilbert raises his hand and asks, "Would we get bonuses for working harder?"

The speaker says, "This must be the slow class."

originally published on dilbert.com

Open source transcript

TODAY WE HAVE A MOTIVATIONAL SPEAKER FROM THE "DISCOUNT SPEAKERS BUREAU." YOU SHOULD, LIKE, WORK HARDER...

OTHERWISE YOU MIGHT GET FIRED. ANY QUESTIONS?

WOULD WE GET BONUSES FOR WORKING HARDER?

THIS MUST BE THE SLOW CLASS

collated from github.com/jvarn/dilbert-archive

AI Analysis

Comic Strip Title: "Motivational Speaker"

Summary:

The comic strip features a motivational speaker from the "Discount Speakers Bureau" addressing a group of employees. The speaker's message is met with skepticism and frustration from the employees, who are struggling to cope with their demanding workload and lack of motivation.

Key Panels:

• Panel 1: The speaker introduces himself and begins his presentation.
• Panel 2: An employee asks the speaker if he should work harder to get fired, implying that the current workload is unsustainable.
• Panel 3: The speaker responds by asking if the employees would prefer bonuses for working harder, which is met with a mix of reactions from the employees.
• Panel 4: The speaker concludes his presentation by stating that the employees must be the "slow class," implying that they are not motivated enough to succeed.

Themes:

• The struggle to find motivation in a demanding work environment
• The impact of poor leadership and unrealistic expectations on employee morale
• The challenges of communicating effectively with employees and providing meaningful support and resources

Overall:

The comic strip highlights the difficulties faced by employees in a high-pressure work environment and the importance of effective leadership and communication in motivating and supporting staff.

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