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Dilbert cartoon first published on Monday 22nd June 1998

Dilbert//3355, first published 28 years ago on Monday 22nd June 1998


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no one wants job village fillage dogbert as ceo


Official transcript

The Boss and Dogbert sitting across from Wally and Dilbert at a table. The Boss says, "Mister Dogbert has returned as our C.E.O. becuase no one else wants the job."

Dogbert, sitting between The Boss and Asok the Intern, says, "I can't tell you my plan for the assets of this company...but it rhymes with 'village.'"

While Wally and Dilbert exit the meeting, Wally says, "I hope it's 'fillage.'"

originally published on dilbert.com


Open source transcript

MISTER DOGBERT HAS RETURNED AS OUR C.E.O. BECAUSE NO ONE ELSE WANTS THE JOB.

I CAN'T TELL YOU MY PLAN FOR THE ASSETS OF THIS COMPANY ... BUT IT RHYMES WITH "VILLAGE." I HOPE IT'S "FILLAGE."

collated from github.com/jvarn/dilbert-archive


AI Analysis

The comic strip, originally published in 1998, is titled "Fillage."

Strip Summary

The scene unfolds in a corporate boardroom, where the CEO, Mister Dogbert, announces his return. He then reveals that he has no intention of hiring anyone, instead opting to utilize the company's assets to create a village.

Key Quotes and Interactions

  • Mister Dogbert: "I can't tell you my plan for the assets of this company... but it rhymes with 'village.'"
  • Coworker: "I hope it's 'fillage.'"

Tone and Themes

The comic strip employs satire to comment on corporate culture and the exploitation of assets for personal gain. The exchange between Mister Dogbert and his coworker highlights the absurdity of corporate decision-making and the tendency to prioritize personal interests over the well-being of employees.

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