Dilbert cartoon first published on Friday 29th March 1996

Dilbert//2540, first published thirty years ago on Friday 29th March 1996

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write about newsletter grand tradition engineering lowest priority dont despise

Official transcript

Tina the Tech Writer approaches Wally and says, "Wally, I'm hoping you'll agree to write about your project for the newsletter . . ."

Tina continues, "And in the grand tradition of engineering, I expect you'll give this the lowest priority, thus making me despise you."

Wally says lovingly, "So . . . are you saying you don't despise me NOW?"

Tina screams, "We are NOT having a moment here!"

originally published on dilbert.com

Open source transcript

WALLY, I'M HOPING YOU'LL AGREE TO WRITE ABOUT YOUR PROJECT FOR THE NEWSLETTER...

AND IN THE GRAND TRADITION OF ENGINEERING, I EXPECT YOU'LL GIVE THIS THE LOWEST PRIORITY, THUS MAKING ME DESPISE YOU.

SO... ARE YOU SAYING YOU DON'T DESPISE ME NOW?

WE ARE NOT HAVING A "MOMENT" HERE!

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AI Analysis

Comic Strip Title: "The Art of Desperation"

Summary:

This comic strip, originally published in 1996, humorously portrays a common workplace scenario. Wally, a character known for his lack of enthusiasm and apathy, is tasked with writing a newsletter about his project. He approaches his coworker, Alice, who is depicted as a perfectionist, to request her help.

Key Elements:

• Wally's desperation is evident in his request, as he is hoping to write about his project for the newsletter.
• Alice's response highlights the grand tradition of engineering, where expectations are low, and she expects Wally to give this task the lowest priority.
• The comic strip pokes fun at the common workplace dynamic where employees are often expected to take on additional tasks beyond their core responsibilities.
• The humor lies in Wally's exaggerated desperation and Alice's dry wit in response.

Overall:

The comic strip effectively captures the relatable struggles of working in a corporate environment, where employees often feel overwhelmed by their workload and are forced to navigate complex office politics. The use of humor and satire adds to the strip's appeal, making it a entertaining and thought-provoking commentary on modern workplace culture.

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