Dilbert cartoon first published on Saturday 16th May 1998

Dilbert//3318, first published 28 years ago on Saturday 16th May 1998

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optimistic assumptions revenue target visited by alien our new pordcut autopsy video technology

Official transcript

Dilbert stands in front of a line graph titled, "$". Dilbert says, "I had to make some optimistic assumptions to meet the revenue target."

The Boss is sitting behind Dilbert, looking at the graph. Dilbert continues, "In week three, we're visited by an alien named D'utox Inag who offers to share his advanced technology."

The Boss asks, "Then do we use his technology to design our new product?"

Dilbert replies, "No, we kill him and sell the autopsy video."

originally published on dilbert.com

Open source transcript

I HAD TO MAKE SOME OPTIMISTIC ASSUMPTIONS TO MEET THE REVENUE TARGET.

IN WEEK THREE, WERE VISITED BY AN ALIEN NAMED D'UTOX INAG WHO OFFERS TO SHARE HIS ADVANCED TECHNOLOGY.

THEN DO WE USE HIS TECHNOLOGY TO DESIGN OUR NEW PRODUCT?

NO, WE KILL HIM AND SELL THE AUTOPSY VIDEO.

collated from github.com/jvarn/dilbert-archive

AI Analysis

Comic Strip Title: "Alien Technology"

Summary:

The comic strip revolves around an alien named D'utox Inag who offers to share his advanced technology with the company. The employees are skeptical and concerned about the potential consequences of using the alien's technology, leading to a humorous exchange.

Key Points:

• The alien, D'utox Inag, approaches the company with an offer to share his advanced technology.
• The employees are hesitant and express concerns about the potential risks and consequences of using the alien's technology.
• The boss is enthusiastic about the opportunity and asks the employees to design a new product using the alien's technology.
• The employees are reluctant and suggest alternative solutions, but the boss is adamant about using the alien's technology.
• The comic strip pokes fun at the idea of using advanced technology from an alien and the potential consequences of doing so.

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