Dilbert cartoon first published on Friday 4th September 1998

Dilbert//3429, first published 28 years ago on Friday 4th September 1998

Tags

assign priority chance in a million process voucher you're a one long process lies

Official transcript

Wally hands Carol a piece of paper. Wally says, "How long will it take to process my voucher?"

Carol says, "I assign a priority to everyone. I'm happy to say you're a 'one'."

Carol sits in front of her computer. Carol thinks, "One chance in a million."

originally published on dilbert.com

Open source transcript

HOW LONG WILL IT TAKE TO PROCESS MY VOUCHER?

I ASSIGN A PRIORITY TO EVERYONE. I'M HAPPY TO SAY YOU'RE A "ONE." ONE CHANCE IN A MILLION.

collated from github.com/jvarn/dilbert-archive

AI Analysis

Comic Strip Title: "One Chance in a Million"

Summary:

The comic strip depicts a humorous scene in a workplace setting. A man, identified as Dilbert, is assigned a task by his boss to process a voucher. However, Dilbert is not interested in completing the task and instead focuses on assigning a priority to everyone, declaring that he is "one" and everyone else is "one chance in a million." The boss is puzzled by Dilbert's response, which is met with confusion and amusement from his coworkers.

Key Elements:

• The comic strip features a relatable workplace scenario, highlighting the challenges of bureaucracy and the tendency for individuals to prioritize their own interests over their responsibilities.
• The use of humor and satire adds to the comedic effect, making the strip an entertaining read.
• The strip's message about the importance of taking one's responsibilities seriously is conveyed through Dilbert's absurd response, which serves as a commentary on the human tendency to avoid work and seek shortcuts.

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