Dilbert cartoon first published on Wednesday 18th June 1997
Dilbert//2986, first published 29 years ago on Wednesday 18th June 1997
Tags
catbert evil hr director complaints unnecessary meetings family ridiculous
Official transcript
Tina sits across from Catbert's desk. Catbert says, "People are complaining that you schedule unnecessary meetings as a substitute for a family."
Tina replies, "That's ridiculous! Come to my next meeting and see for yourself."
Catbert says, "Okay, I will."
Tina tells Dilbert, "I got us a family cat. How was your day, dear?"
Dilbert leans on his desk and sobs.
originally published on dilbert.com
Open source transcript
CATBERT: EVIL H.R. DIRECTOR PEOPLE ARE COMPLAINING THAT YOU SCHEDULE UNNECESSARY MEETINGS AS A SUBSTITUTE FOR A FAMILY.
THAT'S RIDICULOUS!
COME TO MY NEXT MEETING AND SEE FOR YOURSELF.
OKAY, WILL.
I GOT US A FAMILY CAT. HOW WAS YOUR DAY, DEAR?
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AI Analysis
Comic Strip Title: "Unnecessary Meetings"
Summary:
The comic strip, originally published in the 'Dilbert' series, revolves around the theme of unnecessary meetings. The story begins with Catbert, the evil HR director, announcing that people are complaining about the frequency of meetings and suggesting a replacement for family time. The protagonist, Dilbert, is shocked and refuses to attend the next meeting, only to be replaced by a family cat. The cat, representing Dilbert's family, is then summoned to the meeting, where it is asked to provide an update on Dilbert's day. The cat responds with a simple "sob," highlighting the absurdity of the situation. The comic strip pokes fun at the common phenomenon of unnecessary meetings in corporate settings, emphasizing the importance of work-life balance and the need for more efficient communication.
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