Dilbert cartoon first published on Friday 9th May 1997

Dilbert//2946, first published 29 years ago on Friday 9th May 1997

Tags

product requirements design prodcut doomed projects

Official transcript

The Boss says, "Wally, we don't have time to gather the product requirements ahead of time."

The Boss continues, "I want you to start designing the product anyway. Otherwise it will look like we aren't accomplishing anything."

Wally sits with his feet up on the desk. He reads the newspaper and thinks, "Of all my projects, I like the doomed ones best."

originally published on dilbert.com

Open source transcript

WALLY, WE DON'T HAVE TIME TO GATHER THE PRODUCT REQUIREMENTS AHEAD OF TIME.

I WANT YOU TO START DESIGNING THE PRODUCT ANYWAY.

OTHERWISE IT WILL LOOK LIKE WE AREN'T ACCOMPLISHING ANYTHING.

OF ALL MY PROJECTS, I LIKE THE DOOMED ONES BEST.

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AI Analysis

Comic Strip Title: "Of All My Projects, I Like the Doomed Ones Best"

Summary:

This 'Dilbert' comic strip, originally published in 1997, revolves around a conversation between Wally, a laid-back employee, and his boss. The exchange begins with Wally expressing his reluctance to gather product requirements ahead of time, citing the lack of time. His boss, however, demands that Wally start designing the product immediately, despite the fact that it will not be accomplished. Wally's response is a humorous commentary on the futility of his projects, as he declares his preference for the doomed ones.

Key Points:

• Wally's reluctance to gather product requirements ahead of time
• His boss's insistence on starting the design process immediately
• Wally's tongue-in-cheek comment about liking the doomed projects best
• The comic strip's commentary on the challenges of working in a bureaucratic environment

Overall:

The comic strip pokes fun at the inefficiencies and frustrations that can arise in a corporate setting. Wally's deadpan humor and the boss's obliviousness to the project's doomed nature add to the comedic effect.

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