Dilbert cartoon first published on Friday 28th July 1995

Dilbert//2295, first published 31 years ago on Friday 28th July 1995

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bob procurement duties are simple assume employees lie multimedia laptop demo labeler low cost substitutes savings accomplishments

Official transcript

His boss in procurement explains to Bob the Dinosaur, "Your duties are simple. People will come to you and ask for things."

Bob's boss continues, "Assume all employees are lying, treasure-hunting thieves. Give them low-cost substitutes and claim the savings on your accomplishments."

An employee says to Bob, "I asked for a multimedia laptop PC. This is a 'Dymo' labeler."

Bob responds, "Nice try, Paul, if that's your real name."

originally published on dilbert.com

Open source transcript

BOB WORKS IN PROCUREMENT YOUR DUTIES ARE SIMPLE.

PEOPLE WILL COME TO YOU AND ASK FOR THINGS.

ASSUME ALL EMPLOYEES ARE LYING, TREASURE- HUNTING THIEVES. GIVE THEM LOW-COST SUBSTITUTES AND CLAIM THE SAVINGS ON YOUR ACCOMPLISHMENTS.

00 I ASKED FOR A MULTIMEDIA LAPTOP PC.

THIS IS A NICE TRY, PAUL, "DYMO" IF THAT'S YOUR REAL NAME.

LABELER.

collated from github.com/jvarn/dilbert-archive

AI Analysis

Comic Strip Title: "The 'Dymo' Labeler"

Summary:

The comic strip, originally published in 1996, revolves around a humorous scenario in a workplace setting. The story begins with Bob, a procurement manager, instructing his employees to be honest and truthful in their work. However, he is met with skepticism and distrust, as his employees assume he is lying and treasure-hunting thieves.

The tension escalates when Bob asks for a multimedia laptop PC, but is instead given a low-cost substitute labeled with a "Dymo" labeler. The labeler is a common office supply item used for labeling files and folders. The employee who gives Bob the labeler is amused by the idea of Bob trying to pass it off as a laptop PC, and teases him about it.

The comic strip pokes fun at the absurdity of office politics and the challenges of managing a team of skeptical employees. It also highlights the importance of clear communication and trust in the workplace. Overall, the comic strip is a lighthearted and relatable commentary on the quirks of office life.

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