Dilbert cartoon first published on Wednesday 7th June 1995

Dilbert//2244, first published 31 years ago on Wednesday 7th June 1995

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dysfunctional team admore vocalize admiration leathery skin right from left get paid admire co workers

Official transcript

The Boss, Dogbert, Dilbert, Alice and Wally sit at a round table. Dogbert says, "I'd like everybody to turn to the right and say what you admire about that person."

The Boss turns to Alice, who is on his left, and says, "I admire your leathery skin, Alice."

Alice responds, "I admire your ability to figure out which side is your RIGHT in only two tries."

Dilbert faces Dogbert on his right and says, "I admire your ability to get paid for this."

Wally says to Dilbert, "Despite the fact your face scares children, I admire your co-workers."

originally published on dilbert.com

Open source transcript

DYSFUNCTIONAL TEAM I'D LIKE EVERYBODY TO TURN TO THE RIGHT AND SAY WHAT YOU ADMIRE ABOUT THAT PERSON.

I ADMIRE YOUR LEATHERY SKIN, ALICE I ADMIRE YOUR ABILITY TO FIGURE OUT WHICH SIDE IS YOUR RIGHT IN ONLY TWO TRIES I ADMIRE YOUR ABILITY TO GET PAID FOR THIS.

DESPITE THE FACT YOUR FACE SCARES CHILDREN, I ADMIRE YOUR COWORKERS.

collated from github.com/jvarn/dilbert-archive

AI Analysis

Title: "Dysfunctional Team"

Summary:

The comic strip features a group of coworkers gathered around a table, engaged in a discussion about what they admire about each other. The conversation begins with one team member expressing admiration for another's leathery skin, while another team member is praised for their ability to figure out which side of a tire is right. A third team member is commended for their talent in getting paid for something they do not do, and a fourth team member is admired for their ability to scare children. The conversation concludes with the team leader expressing admiration for their co-workers.

Key Points:

• The comic strip highlights the absurdity of a team discussion where each member is praised for their unique skills and abilities.
• The conversation is filled with humorous and ironic comments, showcasing the dysfunctionality of the team.
• The comic strip pokes fun at the idea of a team coming together to admire each other's strengths, when in reality, they may not be as impressive as they seem.

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