Dilbert cartoon first published on Saturday 19th September 1998

Dilbert//3444, first published 28 years ago on Saturday 19th September 1998

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no meetings change software software settings boss good work

Official transcript

Dilbert sits in his cubicle. Dilbert thinks, "I don't have any meetings today."

Dilbert thinks, "I'll change all my software settings until something soesn't work."

The Boss pokes his head into Dilbert's cubicle. The Boss says, "Keep up the good work."

Dilbert says, "Keep up the good managing."

originally published on dilbert.com

Open source transcript

I DON'T HAVE ANY MEETINGS TODAY.

I'LL CHANGE ALL MY SOFTWARE SETTINGS UNTIL SOMETHING DOESN'T WORK.

KEEP UP THE GOOD WORK.

KEEP UP THE GOOD MANAGING.

collated from github.com/jvarn/dilbert-archive

AI Analysis

Comic Strip Title: "The Importance of Meetings"

Summary:

This comic strip, originally published in 1998, humorously highlights the significance of meetings in a workplace setting. The strip features Dilbert, a bespectacled man with a distinctive appearance, who is depicted as being unenthusiastic about meetings.

Panel 1:

• Dilbert is shown sitting at his desk, looking bored and uninterested.
• He thinks to himself, "I don't have any meetings today."
• This panel sets the tone for the rest of the comic, implying that Dilbert is not looking forward to the day ahead.

Panel 2:

• Dilbert's thoughts change to, "I'll change all my software settings until something doesn't work."
• This panel suggests that Dilbert is trying to find ways to avoid doing actual work and instead focuses on making minor changes to his software settings.

Panel 3:

• Dilbert is shown standing up and stretching, with a speech bubble saying, "Keep up the good work."
• This panel implies that Dilbert has successfully avoided doing any meaningful work and is now taking a break.

Panel 4:

• Dilbert is shown sitting back down at his desk, looking satisfied with himself.
• He thinks to himself, "Keep up the good managing."
• This final panel suggests that Dilbert has successfully managed to avoid doing any actual work and is now feeling proud of himself.

Overall:

The comic strip pokes fun at the common phenomenon of employees finding ways to avoid doing their jobs and instead focus on trivial tasks. It also highlights the importance of meetings in a workplace setting, as they often serve as a way for employees to socialize and avoid doing actual work.

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