Dilbert cartoon first published on Monday 27th July 1998

Dilbert//3390, first published 28 years ago on Monday 27th July 1998

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dilbert mother buy wquipment budget cut navy seal mom proud blocks reality doesn't hear son family

Official transcript

Dilbert and Dilbert's Mom are in the kitchen. Dilbert says, "My boss told me to buy a bunch of equipment that we don't need."

Dilbert's Mom hands Dilbert a piece of cake and a glass of milk. Dilbert says, "That way our budget won't get cut next year."

Dilbert's mom says, "I'm so proud of you, son."

Dilbert says, "How do you say that with a straight face?"

Dilbert's mom says, "I try to imagine you as a navy seal."

Dilbert's mom salutes.

originally published on dilbert.com

Open source transcript

MY BOSS TOLD ME TO BUY A BUNCH OF EQUIPMENT WE DON'T NEED.

THAT WAY OUR BUDGET WON'T GET CUT NEXT YEAR.

I'M SO PROUD OF YOU, SON HOW DO YOU SAY THAT WITH A STRAIGHT FACE?

I TRY TO IMAGINE YOU AS A NAVY SEAL.

collated from github.com/jvarn/dilbert-archive

AI Analysis

Comic Strip Title: "Budget Cuts"

Summary:

• The comic strip revolves around a conversation between a boss and an employee about budget cuts.
• The boss instructs the employee to purchase a bunch of equipment they don't need.
• The employee is proud of their accomplishment, but the boss is unimpressed.
• The boss asks the employee to imagine themselves as a Navy SEAL, implying that they are not taking the situation seriously.
• The employee is confused and tries to understand the boss's request.
• The boss explains that they want the employee to think creatively and find ways to cut costs without getting cut next year.
• The employee is still confused and asks for clarification.
• The boss reiterates their request, emphasizing the importance of thinking outside the box.
• The employee finally understands and promises to come up with creative solutions.

Key Takeaways:

• The comic strip highlights the challenges of communicating effectively in a business setting.
• It also showcases the importance of creative thinking and problem-solving in the face of adversity.
• The strip pokes fun at the common phenomenon of people not taking things seriously enough.

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