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Dilbert cartoon first published on Tuesday 10th October 1995

Dilbert//2369, first published 31 years ago on Tuesday 10th October 1995


Tags

more involved project roll up sleeves work buttons


Official transcript

Dilbert and Wally sit at a desk. The Boss enters and says, "I've decided to get more involved with your project."

Wally and Dilbert think, "Uh-oh."

The Boss continues, "I'm just going to roll up my sleeves and pitch in."

Trying to unbutton his sleeve cuffs, the Boss says, "Does anybody know how to work these buttons?"

Wally covers his eyes with his hands and Dilbert leans back in disgust.

originally published on dilbert.com


Open source transcript

I'VE DECIDED TO GET MORE INVOLVED WITH YOUR PROJECT.

UH-OH UH-OH I'M JUST GOING TO ROLL UP MY SLEEVES AND PITCH IN.

DOES ANYBODY KNOW HOW TO WORK THESE BUTTONS?

collated from github.com/jvarn/dilbert-archive


AI Analysis

Title: "The Project Enthusiast"

Summary:

The comic strip features a character who is eager to get involved in a project, but is unsure of how to contribute. The character asks if anyone knows how to work the buttons on a piece of equipment, which is likely a metaphor for the character's lack of knowledge or experience in the field.

Key Elements:

  • The character's enthusiasm for the project
  • The character's lack of knowledge or experience in the field
  • The use of a piece of equipment as a metaphor for the character's limitations
  • The humor in the character's question about working the buttons

Overall:

The comic strip pokes fun at the idea that some people may be eager to get involved in a project without fully understanding what is required or having the necessary skills. It also highlights the importance of having the right knowledge and experience to contribute effectively to a project.

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