Dilbert cartoon first published on Tuesday 18th July 1995

Dilbert//2285, first published 31 years ago on Tuesday 18th July 1995

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suggestions good idea doubtful of wally seen in book no confidence employee morale abilities

Official transcript

The Boss, Wally and Dilbert sit around a conference table. The Boss says, "That's an interesting suggestion, Wally. But if it's a good idea, why aren't other companies doing it?"

Waving his hands wildly, Wally yells angrily, "Can you imagine in your WILDEST dreams that maybe, just MAYBE I had a good idea that nobody else thought of?!!"

The Boss comments, "You must have seen it in a book."

Wally says, "Thanks for the confidence in my abilities."

Dilbert interjects, "You read a book?"

originally published on dilbert.com

Open source transcript

THAT'S AN INTERESTING SUGGESTION, WALLY. BUT IF IT'S A GOOD IDEA, WHY AREN'T OTHER COMPANIES DOING IT?

CAN YOU IMAGINE IN YOUR WILDEST DREAMS THAT MAYBE, JUST MAYBE I HAD A GOOD IDEA THAT NOBODY ELSE THOUGHT OF ?!!

YOU MUST HAVE SEEN IT IN A BOOK.

THANKS FOR THE CONFIDENCE IN MY ABILITIES.

YOU READ A BOOK?

collated from github.com/jvarn/dilbert-archive

AI Analysis

Comic Strip Title: "Confidence in Abilities"

Summary:

The comic strip, originally published in 1996, features a conversation between Wally and his colleagues in a meeting. The discussion revolves around an interesting suggestion from Wally, which he believes is a good idea. However, the other employees express skepticism, questioning whether it's a good idea or simply a wild dream.

Key Points:

• Wally presents an innovative suggestion.
• Colleagues express doubts about the idea's feasibility.
• Wally defends his suggestion, citing his confidence in his abilities.
• The conversation highlights the importance of confidence and self-assurance in pursuing new ideas.

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