Dilbert cartoon first published on Thursday 30th May 1996

Dilbert//2602, first published thirty years ago on Thursday 30th May 1996

Tags

alternatives analysis coworker not boss information urgent need analysis of alternatives science

Official transcript

A man enters Dilbert's cubicle, hands him a document and says, "I need this information today. Plus a complete analysis of the alternatives."

Dilbert crinkles the paper and stuffs it in the wastebasket. The man says, "That wasn't nice."

Dilbert responds, "In today's lesson, you learn that you're my co-worker, not my boss."

originally published on dilbert.com

Open source transcript

I NEED THIS INFORMATION TODAY. PLUS A COMPLETE ANALYSIS OF THE ALTERNATIVES.

CRINKLE CRINKLE STUFF THAT WASN'T NICE.

IN TODAY'S LESSON, YOU LEARN THAT YOU'RE MY COWORKER, NOT MY BOSS.

collated from github.com/jvarn/dilbert-archive

AI Analysis

Comic Strip Title: "Co-Worker, Not My Boss"

Summary:

The comic strip revolves around a man's attempt to analyze alternative information sources. However, his boss interrupts him, stating that he is his co-worker, not his boss. The man is confused and frustrated by this statement, as he had been trying to gather information from his boss.

Key Points:

• The man is seeking alternative information sources.
• His boss interrupts him, claiming to be his co-worker.
• The man is confused and frustrated by this statement.
• The comic strip highlights the absurdity of the situation and the man's frustration with his boss's behavior.

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