Dilbert cartoon first published on Wednesday 30th July 1997

Dilbert//3028, first published 29 years ago on Wednesday 30th July 1997

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dogbert integrate bad technology idiot boss good etchnology throw away bad tech pure veil

Official transcript

Dilbert sits at a desk with a computer on it. Dogbert sits atop the computer. Dilbert says, "It's my job to integrate the bad technology that our idiot boss bought with the good technology we already own. Your advice?"

Dogbert waves his arms in the air, "Throw away the bad technology. Goof off until the next planned upgrade of the good technology. Tell your boss the improvements are a result of his brilliant buying decision."

Dilbert says, "Wow. That's almost pure evil."

Dogbert says, "You're welcome."

originally published on dilbert.com

Open source transcript

IT'S MY JOB TO INTEGRATE THE BAD TECHNOLOGY THAT OUR IDIOT BOSS BOUGHT WITH THE GOOD TECHNOLOGY WE ALREADY OWN.

YOUR ADVICE?

THROW AWAY THE BAD TECHNOLOGY. GOOF OFF UNTIL THE NEXT PLANNED UPGRADE OF THE GOOD TECHNOLOGY. TELL YOUR BOSS THE IMPROVEMENTS ARE A RESULT OF HIS BRILLIANT BUYING DECISION.

wow.

THAT'S ALMOST PURE EVIL.

YOU'RE WELCOME.

collated from github.com/jvarn/dilbert-archive

AI Analysis

Title: "The Boss's Technology Upgrade"

Summary:

The comic strip revolves around a conversation between Dilbert, an engineer, and his boss. Dilbert expresses his concerns about the boss's decision to integrate new technology, which was purchased with the company's funds. The boss is dismissive of Dilbert's warnings, leading to a humorous exchange.

Key Points:

• Dilbert warns the boss about the potential consequences of integrating the new technology.
• The boss is unconcerned and tells Dilbert to focus on his own work.
• Dilbert's response is sarcastic, implying that the boss is responsible for the company's poor technology choices.
• The boss's response is defensive, accusing Dilbert of being evil.

Themes:

• The comic strip highlights the tension between Dilbert and his boss, who often clash over their differing opinions.
• It also touches on the theme of corporate decision-making and the potential consequences of prioritizing short-term gains over long-term benefits.

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