Dilbert cartoon first published on Saturday 27th January 1996

Dilbert//2478, first published thirty years ago on Saturday 27th January 1996

Tags

primary vendor make a choice impractical solution

Official transcript

Dilbert says to the Boss, ". . . But our primary vendor can't deliver, so . . ."

The Boss ignores Dilbert and thinks, "I wonder what's on tv tonight."

Dilbert continues, ". . . Should we risk a lawsuit or build a product that nobody on earth wants?"

The Boss thinks, "Did he ask me to make a choice?"

Dilbert thinks, "Will it be a request for information or an impractical solution?"

The Boss says, "Let's do both!"

originally published on dilbert.com

Open source transcript

...BUT OUR PRIMARY VENDOR CAN'T DELIVER, SO...

I WONDER WHAT'S ON TV TONIGHT.

... SHOULD WE RISK A LAWSUIT OR BUILD A A PRODUCT THAT NOBODY ON EARTH DID HE ASK WANTS?

ME TO MAKE A CHOICE?

WILL IT BE A REQUEST FOR INFORMATION OR AN IMPRACTICAL SOLUTION?

LET'S DO !

collated from github.com/jvarn/dilbert-archive

AI Analysis

Comic Strip Title: "The Impractical Solution"

Summary:

The comic strip features Dilbert, a bespectacled man with a balding head, and his coworker, who are discussing a potential lawsuit or product development. The coworker asks Dilbert to make a choice, but Dilbert is hesitant, citing the lack of information and the impracticality of the solution.

Key Points:

• Dilbert and his coworker discuss the possibility of a lawsuit or product development.
• The coworker asks Dilbert to make a choice, but Dilbert is hesitant due to a lack of information.
• Dilbert suggests that the solution may be impractical.
• The coworker encourages Dilbert to take action despite the uncertainty.

Overall:

The comic strip highlights the challenges of decision-making in a business setting, where individuals may face uncertainty and impractical solutions. It also showcases the humorous and relatable nature of the Dilbert comic strip.

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