Dilbert cartoon first published on Thursday 7th August 1997

Dilbert//3036, first published 29 years ago on Thursday 7th August 1997

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analysts got a raise growth lazy ones open book management smooth earnigs stock market money

Official transcript

The Boss says to Asok the Intern, "So you see, if you got a raise, our earnings growth wouldn't be so smooth."

The Boss asks, "And smooth earnings are good for who?"

Asok ventures a guess, "Stock market analysts?"

The Boss corrects him, "Specifically, the lazy ones."

Asok says, "I'm fine. Now that I understand."

originally published on dilbert.com

Open source transcript

OPEN BOOK MANAGEMENT SO YOU SEE, IF YOU GOT A RAISE, OUR EARNINGS GROWTH WOULDN'T BE SMOOTH.

AND SMOOTH EARNINGS ARE GOOD FOR WHO?

STOCK MARKET ANALYSTS?

SPECIFICALLY, THE LAZY ONES.

I'M FINE, NOW THAT I UNDERSTAND.

collated from github.com/jvarn/dilbert-archive

AI Analysis

Comic Strip Title: "Smooth Earnings"

Summary:

The comic strip, originally published in 1997, features a conversation between two men in a business setting. The first man, representing Open Book Management, discusses the importance of smooth earnings growth, which would not be possible if there were a raise. The second man, a stock market analyst, inquires about the benefits of smooth earnings. The first man responds that smooth earnings are beneficial for both him and the lazy ones, implying that they are all equally affected by the lack of a raise. The second man expresses understanding of the situation, suggesting that he has grasped the implications of the conversation.

Key Points:

• The comic strip highlights the challenges of managing earnings growth in a business setting.
• The conversation between the two men reveals the tension between the need for smooth earnings and the potential consequences of a raise.
• The stock market analyst's response indicates that he has understood the implications of the conversation and is willing to accept the situation.

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