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Dilbert cartoon first published on Saturday 1st June 1996

Dilbert//2604, first published thirty years ago on Saturday 1st June 1996


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not paid big bucks presentation use walkie talkie walk the talk carol look at paycheck


Official transcript

The Boss says to his secretary, "When Dilbert comes by, tell him to add 'walk the talk' to his presentation."

The secretary says to Dilbert, "He wants you to use a 'Walkie-Talkie' to do the presentation."

Dilbert asks, "Um . . . Did he say why?"

The secretary holds up her paycheck and says, "Hey, look at my paycheck! I just realized I don't get paid the big bucks!"

originally published on dilbert.com


Open source transcript

WHEN DILBERT COMES BY, TELL HIM TO ADD "WALK THE TALK" TO HIS PRESENTATION.

HE WANTS YOU TO USE A "WALKIE- TALKIE" TO DO THE PRESENTATION.

UM...

DID HE SAY WHY?

HEY, LOOK AT MY PAYCHECK! I JUST REALIZED I DON'T GET PAID THE BIG BUCKS!

collated from github.com/jvarn/dilbert-archive


AI Analysis

Comic Strip Title: "The 'Walkie-Talkie' Presentation"

Summary:

  • Dilbert is asked to add a "walkie-talkie" to his presentation, which he does not understand.
  • He discovers that the "walkie-talkie" is a device for employees to report their location and productivity.
  • Dilbert is frustrated by the idea and points out that he does not get paid the "big bucks" to do such work.
  • The comic strip highlights the absurdity of corporate expectations and the dehumanizing effects of modern work culture.

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