Dilbert cartoon first published on Saturday 26th October 1996

Dilbert//2751, first published thirty years ago on Saturday 26th October 1996

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manager actual work decisons prodcue carbon dioxide

Official transcript

The Boss sits at his desk and thinks, "I'm a manager, so I don't do actual work . . ."

The Boss thinks, "And all the decisions are made above me."

The Boss says to his secretary, "Carole, tell me again what I produce."

Carol replies, "Carbon dioxide. Our plants would need that if they weren't plastic."

originally published on dilbert.com

Open source transcript

I'M A MANAGER, SO I DON'T DO ACTUAL WORK..

AND ALL THE DECISIONS ARE MADE ABOVE ME.

CAROLE, TELL ME AGAIN WHAT I PRODUCE.

CARBON DIOXIDE.

OUR PLANTS WOULD NEED THAT IF THEY WEREN'T PLASTIC.

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AI Analysis

Comic Strip Title: "Carbon Dioxide: Our Plants Would Need That If They Weren't Plastic"

This comic strip, originally published in 'Dilbert', humorously highlights the absurdity of corporate decision-making. The scene unfolds with a manager, who is unaware of his role, stating that he doesn't do actual work. However, when asked what he produces, he responds that carbon dioxide is necessary for plants, implying that they would need it if they weren't plastic.

Key Elements:

• A manager who is unaware of his role
• A conversation about the production of carbon dioxide
• A humorous twist on the importance of plants and the environment

Tone and Purpose:

The comic strip uses satire to comment on the bureaucratic nature of corporate culture, where individuals may feel disconnected from their actual responsibilities. It also touches on environmental concerns, highlighting the irony of a manager discussing the needs of plants in a plastic context.

Overall:

This comic strip is a lighthearted commentary on the quirks of corporate life and the importance of considering the environmental impact of our actions.

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