Dilbert cartoon first published on Wednesday 26th March 1997

Dilbert//2902, first published 29 years ago on Wednesday 26th March 1997

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plan too much bias for action posters proclaim commitment measure once cut twice

Official transcript

The Boss sits at his desk and says, "We plan too much. From now on we'll have a bias for action."

The Boss tells Asok and Wally, "I want posters that proclaim our commitment to action. And I want them soon!"

The Boss reads a poster, "'Measure once. Cut twice.' I like it."

Wally tells Asok, "Told you."

originally published on dilbert.com

Open source transcript

WE PLAN TOO MUCH.

FROM NOW ON WE'LL HAVE A BIAS FOR ACTION.

I WANT POSTERS THAT PROCLAIM OUR COMMITMENT TO ACTION. AND I WANT THEM SOON!

"MEASURE ONCE. CUT TWICE." I LIKE IT.

TOLD YOU.

collated from github.com/jvarn/dilbert-archive

AI Analysis

Comic Strip Title: "Measure Twice, Cut Once"

Summary:

• The comic strip depicts a group of men in a meeting discussing a poster project.
• One man suggests that they should "measure once, cut twice" to ensure accuracy.
• Another man responds by saying he likes the idea and wants them to start soon.
• The comic strip pokes fun at the common phrase "measure twice, cut once," which is often used to emphasize the importance of double-checking measurements before taking action.
• In this context, the phrase is used humorously to highlight the absurdity of rushing into a project without proper planning and execution.

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