Dilbert cartoon first published on Monday 26th May 1997

Dilbert//2963, first published 29 years ago on Monday 26th May 1997

Tags

project boss information being followed cloud of doom

Official transcript

Dilbert stands in front of the Boss's desk and says, "I'd feel a lot more comfortable if you'd tell me everything you know about it."

The Boss replies, "I've already told you more than I know."

Dilbert walks away thinking, "I feel like I'm being followed."

A cloud labeled "doom"

follows Dilbert.

originally published on dilbert.com

Open source transcript

I'D FEEL A LOT MORE COMFORTABLE ON THIS PROJECT IF YOU'D TELL ME EVERYTHING YOU KNOW ABOUT IT.

I'VE ALREADY TOLD YOU MORE THAN I KNOW.

I FEEL LIKE I'M BEING FOLLOWED.

DOOM.

collated from github.com/jvarn/dilbert-archive

AI Analysis

Comic Strip Title: "I've Already Told You More Than I Know"

Summary:

The comic strip features Dilbert, a bespectacled office worker with a distinctive appearance, in a conversation with his boss. The conversation begins with Dilbert expressing his eagerness to share information about a project, only to be met with a dismissive response from his boss.

• Boss: "I'd feel a lot more comfortable on this project if you'd tell me everything you know about it."
• Dilbert: "I've already told you more than I know."

The boss's reaction is one of frustration and annoyance, as he feels that Dilbert is not providing sufficient information. The comic strip pokes fun at the common workplace scenario where employees may feel overwhelmed by the demands of their superiors, leading to a sense of discomfort and uncertainty.

Key Takeaway:

The comic strip highlights the challenges of communication and collaboration in the workplace, particularly when there is a power imbalance between employees and their superiors. It also touches on the theme of feeling overwhelmed and uncertain in the face of complex tasks and responsibilities.

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