Dilbert cartoon first published on Tuesday 16th September 1997

Dilbert//3076, first published 29 years ago on Tuesday 16th September 1997

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information technology dept jordan the preventer request for service resource shortages reverse psychology

Official transcript

Alice sits at her computer, behind her is Mordac. He says, "I am Mordac the Preventer, your liason from the information technology department."

Mordac says, "I come with tales of resource shortages. Your request for our services has been denied."

Alice stands up and is much taller than Mordac. She says, "I didn't request any of your services."

Mordac replies, "Don't try your reverse psychology on me."

originally published on dilbert.com

Open source transcript

I AM MORDAC THE PREVENTER, YOUR LIASON FROM THE INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY DEPARTMENT.

I COME WITH TALES OF RESOURCE SHORTAGES.

YOUR REQUEST FOR OUR SERVICES IS DENIED.

I DIDN'T REQUEST ANY OF YOUR SERVICES.

DON'T TRY YOUR REVERSE PSYCHOLOGY ON ME

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AI Analysis

Title: "The IT Department's Dilemma"

Summary:

This comic strip, originally published in 1997, humorously depicts the challenges faced by an IT department. The scene unfolds with Mordac, the Preventer, visiting the department to request services. However, the IT representative, anticipating a request for resource-intensive tasks, is prepared to deny the request.

Key Elements:

• Mordac's unexpected request for a service not typically associated with the IT department.
• The IT representative's clever response, avoiding the typical resource-intensive tasks.
• A lighthearted commentary on the IT department's role and the creative ways they navigate requests.

Humor:

The comic strip's humor lies in its relatable portrayal of the IT department's challenges and the creative solutions they employ to manage requests. The unexpected twist on the typical IT request adds to the comedic effect, making it an entertaining and engaging read.

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