Dilbert cartoon first published on Sunday 3rd May 1998
Dilbert//3305, first published 28 years ago on Sunday 3rd May 1998
Tags
new employee obsolete computer spirit crush cubicle safety hazrds look busy meaningful assignment wait binder desk
Official transcript
The Boss introduces Matt to Dilbert. The Boss says, "Dilbert, this is our newest employee, Matt."
In a private fashion, The Boss says, "Would you mind ..."
Dilbert finishes his sentence, "Crushing his spirit?"
The Boss confirms, "Right."
Dilbert shows Matt his cubicle. Dilbert says to Matt, "This little box will be your home for sixty hours a week."
Dilbert and Matt enter the cubicle. Dilbert points to a binder and says, "It comes with an obsolete computer and a binder about safety hazards."
Dilbert continues, "Your challenge is to look busy until someone gives you a meaningful assignment."
Matt inquires, "How long will that take?"
As Dilbert exits the cubicle, he comments, "I'm still waiting for mine."
Matt proceeds to read the binder in front of his computer. "Safety tip 1: Don't sit near any obsolete computers."
originally published on dilbert.com
Open source transcript
, THIS IS OUR NEWEST EMPLOYEE, MATT.
WOULD YOU MIND..
CRUSHING HIS SPIRIT?
RIGHT.
THIS LITTLE BOX WILL BE YOUR HOME FOR SIXTY HOURS A WEEK.
IT COMES WITH AN OBSOLETE COMPUTER AND A BINDER ABOUT SAFETY HAZARDS.
YOUR CHALLENGE IS TO LOOK BUSY UNTIL SOMEONE GIVES YOU A MEANINGFUL ASSIGNMENT.
HOW LONG WILL THAT TAKE?
I'M STILL WAITING FOR MINE.
SAFETY TIP 1: DON'T SIT NEAR ANY OBSOLETE COMPUTERS.
collated from github.com/jvarn/dilbert-archive
AI Analysis
Title: "Safety First"
Summary:
The comic strip, originally published in 1998, revolves around the character Dilbert, an engineer, and his new employee, Matt. The story begins with Matt's introduction to Dilbert's workplace, where he is assigned to a meaningless task. Despite Dilbert's attempts to discourage him, Matt remains enthusiastic and eager to prove himself.
As the days go by, Matt becomes increasingly frustrated with the lack of challenge and purpose in his work. He begins to feel like he is wasting his time and talents, and starts to question the value of his job. Meanwhile, Dilbert tries to warn Matt about the dangers of getting too comfortable and complacent in his role.
The comic strip takes a humorous turn when Matt becomes obsessed with safety protocols, convinced that they are the key to success. He spends hours poring over safety manuals and attending training sessions, much to the amusement of his colleagues.
Despite his best efforts, Matt's obsession with safety ultimately leads to chaos and confusion in the workplace. The comic strip ends with Matt realizing that he has taken his safety protocols too far, and that he needs to find a better balance between safety and productivity.
Overall, the comic strip pokes fun at the bureaucratic red tape and safety protocols that can sometimes hinder productivity in the workplace. It also highlights the importance of finding meaning and purpose in one's work, and the dangers of getting too caught up in trivial details.
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