Dilbert cartoon first published on Monday 30th June 1997

Dilbert//2998, first published 29 years ago on Monday 30th June 1997

Tags

need to know basis complete list run for it volcano erupting

Official transcript

Dilbert sits on the couch surrounded by pillows drinking from a can. Dogbert stands on the arm of the couch and says, "I'm putting you on a 'need to know' basis."

Dogbert holds out a piece of paper and says "Here's a complete list of things I need to know. if it's not on the list, I probably don't need to hear it."

Dilbert reads from the list, "Number One: 'Run for it Dogbert! The volcano is erupting!'"

Dogbert says, "Plurals will also be allowed."

originally published on dilbert.com

Open source transcript

I'M PUTTING YOU ON A "NEED TO KNOW" BASIS.

HERE'S A COMPLETE LIST OF THE THINGS I NEED TO KNOW.

IF IT'S NOT ON THE LIST, I PROBABLY DON'T NEED TO HEAR IT.

NUMBER ONE: "RUN FOR IT, DOGBERT!

THE VOLCANO IS ERUPTING!" PLURALS WILL ALSO BE ALLOWED.

collated from github.com/jvarn/dilbert-archive

AI Analysis

Comic Strip Title: "Volcano Erupts"

Summary:

• The comic strip features Dilbert, a bespectacled man, sitting in a chair with a white dog on his lap.
• The scene is set in an office, where Dilbert is addressing a list of things he needs to know.
• The list includes the statement "Number One: 'Run for it, Dogbert!' The volcano is erupting!"
• Dilbert's response is "Plurals will also be allowed."
• The comic strip is a humorous commentary on the absurdity of corporate jargon and the importance of clear communication.

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