Dilbert cartoon first published on Wednesday 24th September 1997

Dilbert//3084, first published 29 years ago on Wednesday 24th September 1997

Tags

stock holder meeting wake up certification jokes tech jokes

Official transcript

Dilbert is in his cubicle. The Boss says, "I'm putting you in charge of getting ISO 14000 certification."

Dilbert says, "What's the difference between that and ISO 9000?"

The Boss says, "About 6000,"

and laughs. As The Boss walks off he says, "Hey, I think I'll use that at the stockholder meeting!"

Dilbert says, "Yeah, that'll wake them up."

originally published on dilbert.com

Open source transcript

I'M PUTTING YOU IN CHARGE OF GETTING ISO 14000 CERTIFICATION.

WHAT'S THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN THAT AND ISO 9000?

OH, ABOUT 6000. HA HA!!

HEY, I THINK I'LL USE THAT ONE AT THE STOCKHOLDER MEETING?

YEAH, THAT'LL WAKE THEM UP.

collated from github.com/jvarn/dilbert-archive

AI Analysis

The comic strip is titled "Certification" and features a conversation between Dilbert and his boss about obtaining ISO 14000 certification.

Scene 1: Dilbert's Request

• Dilbert asks his boss if he can get ISO 14000 certification.
• The boss responds by asking what the difference is between that and ISO 9000.

Scene 2: The Boss's Inquiry

• Dilbert explains that ISO 14000 is an environmental management standard.
• The boss jokes that he will use the certification at the stockholder meeting to wake them up.

Scene 3: The Boss's Decision

• The boss decides to go for both certifications.
• Dilbert is surprised by the boss's decision.

Key Takeaways

• The comic strip highlights the importance of certification in business.
• It also pokes fun at the idea of using certification as a way to impress stockholders.
• The strip shows the boss's enthusiasm for getting certified, despite Dilbert's skepticism.

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