Dilbert cartoon first published on Friday 6th December 1996

Dilbert//2792, first published thirty years ago on Friday 6th December 1996

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ratbert corporate trainer class sharing segment grim downsizer

Official transcript

Ratbert stands on a chair and says, "Let's go around the room and say who we are and what we hope to get out of the class."

The Grim Reaper, Wally, a man and a woman sit at a conference table. The Grim Reaper says, "I'm the Grim Downsizer. I'm here to decruit the entire training department plus all of the people who have time to attend classes."

Wally says, "My name is Dilbert. I'm here in place of Wally who is working hard to build a better tomorrow."

The man next to Wally says, "I'm somebody else too."

The Grim Reaper says, "Nice try."

originally published on dilbert.com

Open source transcript

RATBERT: CORPORATE TRAINER LET'S GO AROUND THE ROOM AND SAY WHO WE ARE AND WHAT WE HOPE TO GET OUT OF THE CLASS.

I'M THE GRIM DOWNSIZER.

I'M HERE TO DECRUIT THE ENTIRE TRAINING DEPARTMENT PLUS ALL OF THE PEOPLE WHO HAVE TIME TO ATTEND CLASSES.

MY NAME IS DILBERT.

I'M HERE IN PLACE OF WALLY WHO IS WORKING HARD TO BUILD A BETTER TOMORROW.

NICE I'M SOMEBODY TRY.

ELSE TOO.

collated from github.com/jvarn/dilbert-archive

AI Analysis

The comic strip is titled "Ratbert: Corporate Trainer" and features the following characters:

• Ratbert, a corporate trainer
• Dilbert, an employee
• Wally, an employee

Storyline

The comic strip begins with Ratbert introducing himself as the "grim downsizer" and announcing that he will be decimating the entire training department, along with all employees who have time to attend classes. Dilbert is initially hesitant but eventually decides to try, while Wally is more skeptical.

Humor and Commentary

The comic strip uses humor to comment on the corporate world and the challenges faced by employees. It pokes fun at the idea of corporate trainers and the absurdity of corporate culture. The strip also highlights the contrast between Dilbert's optimism and Wally's skepticism, adding to the comedic effect.

Overall

The comic strip is a lighthearted and humorous take on the corporate world, using satire to comment on the challenges faced by employees. It features a cast of relatable characters and uses wordplay and absurdity to create a humorous and entertaining storyline.

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