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Dilbert cartoon first published on Tuesday 21st November 1995

Dilbert//2411, first published 31 years ago on Tuesday 21st November 1995


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ratbert consulting partner jobs outsiurced stooped over very bad ergo nomics


Official transcript

Dilbert stands on a desk next to Ratbert, who is bending over. Dogbert points to Ratbert and says, "My consulting partner, Ratbert, will demonstrate how to inform employees that their jobs will be outsourced."

As he kicks Ratbert off the desk and into a trash can, Dogbert says, "You're history. Scram."

The Boss asks, "How do I get them all stooped over?"

Dogbert replies, "I recommend a program of very bad ergonomics."

originally published on dilbert.com


Open source transcript

MY CONSULTING PARTNER, RATBERT, WILL DEMONSTRATE HOW TO INFORM EMPLOYEES THAT THEIR JOBS WILL BE OUTSOURCED YOU'RE HISTORY.

SCRAM.

30 HOW DO I GET THEM ALL STOOPED OVER?

I RECOMMEND A PROGRAM OF VERY BAD ERGONOMICS.

collated from github.com/jvarn/dilbert-archive


AI Analysis

Comic Strip Title: "Outsourcing Ergonomics"

Summary:

The comic strip features Dilbert, a white oval character, and his dog, Dogbert, a brown dog. The scene unfolds in an office setting, where Ratbert, a white rat, is consulting with a human on how to inform employees that their jobs will be outsourced.

Key Panels:

  • Panel 1: Ratbert advises Dilbert to demonstrate how to inform employees about outsourcing.
  • Panel 2: Dogbert, in a sarcastic tone, asks Ratbert how he recommends getting rid of all the employees.
  • Panel 3: Ratbert suggests recommending a program of very bad ergonomics.

Humor and Commentary:

The comic strip pokes fun at the idea of outsourcing jobs and the potential consequences for employees. The use of anthropomorphic animals adds a layer of absurdity to the situation, highlighting the ridiculousness of the scenario. The strip also touches on the theme of corporate greed and the lack of concern for employee well-being. Overall, the comic strip uses humor to comment on the darker aspects of corporate culture.

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