Dilbert cartoon first published on Thursday 5th December 1996

Dilbert//2791, first published thirty years ago on Thursday 5th December 1996

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ratbert corporate trainer grim downsizer stress reduction budget cuts class evaluation forms

Official transcript

The Grim Reaper approaches Ratbert and says, "Pssst!"

The Grim Reaper says, "I'm the Grim Downsizer. Trainers are the first to go. I'll just hang around here until the next budget cuts."

Ratbert looks scared. The Angel of Death asks, "Do you mind if I sit in on your stress-reduction class?"

Ratbert says, "I don't think I'll read the class evaluation forms from this one."

originally published on dilbert.com

Open source transcript

RATBERT, CORPORATE TRAINER PSSST!

I'M THE GRIM DOWNSIZER.

TRAINERS ARE THE FIRST TO GO. I'LL JUST HANG AROUND HERE UNTIL THE NEXT BUDGET CUTS.

DO YOU MIND IF I SIT IN ON YOUR STRESS- REDUCTION CLASS?

I DON'T THINK I'LL READ THE CLASS EVALUATION FORMS FROM THIS ONE.

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AI Analysis

Comic Strip Title: "The Grim Downsize"

Summary:

The comic strip, originally published in 'Dilbert', features a humorous scene where the Grim Reaper, dressed as a corporate trainer, leads a group of rats in a training session. The rats are seated in an office setting, with one rat expressing concerns about the upcoming budget cuts.

Key Elements:

• The Grim Reaper, dressed in a suit and tie, stands at the front of the room, addressing the rats.
• One rat asks if he will be reading the class evaluation forms from this one, implying that the Grim Reaper's presence may be a sign of impending doom.
• The Grim Reaper responds by saying he is the "grim downsizer" and that trainers are the first to go, hinting at potential layoffs.
• The rat then asks if he will be hanging around until the next budget cuts, further emphasizing the sense of unease and uncertainty in the room.

Overall:

The comic strip uses humor to comment on the challenges and anxieties faced by employees in a corporate setting, particularly during times of budget cuts and layoffs. The use of the Grim Reaper as a corporate trainer adds a darkly comedic touch to the scene, highlighting the absurdity of the situation.

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