Dilbert cartoon first published on Monday 30th November 1998

Dilbert//3516, first published 28 years ago on Monday 30th November 1998

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alice recipient of stone of quality motivational rock says thanks costs engraved knocks out boss police arrive find rock

Official transcript

Alice sits at the computer. The Boss hands her a rock. The boss says, "Alice, you're the first recipient of the motivational "stone of quality"."

The boss says, "It cost a thousand dollars to have it engraved. It's my way of saying "thanks"."

The boss lies on the floor with a large bump on his head. Two cops lean over him. Alice peers around the corner. One of the cops, "There's no weapon, but I found this cool motivational rock."

originally published on dilbert.com

Open source transcript

ALICE, YOU'RE THE FIRST RECIPIENT OF THE MOTIVATIONAL "STONE OF QUALITY. " IT COST A THOUSAND DOLLARS TO HAVE IT ENGRAVED. IT'S MY WAY OF SAYING "THANKS." THERE'S NO WEAPON, BUT I FOUND THIS COOL MOTIVATIONAL ROCK.

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AI Analysis

Title: "The Motivational Rock"

Summary:

The comic strip follows the story of Alice, who is presented with a "stone of quality" as the first recipient of a motivational rock. However, upon closer inspection, she discovers that the rock is not only expensive but also lacks any actual motivational value. The strip pokes fun at the idea of corporate motivation and the tendency to overcomplicate simple concepts.

Key Elements:

• Alice is introduced as the first recipient of the motivational rock.
• The rock is described as a "stone of quality" and costs $1,000.
• Alice is skeptical of the rock's motivational value and questions its purpose.
• The police are called to investigate the scene, but they are unable to find any weapons or evidence of a crime.
• The strip ends with Alice lying on the ground, seemingly defeated by the absurdity of the situation.

Themes:

• Corporate motivation and the tendency to overcomplicate simple concepts
• The power of skepticism and critical thinking
• The absurdity of modern corporate culture

Tone:

• Humorous and satirical, with a touch of irony and absurdity.

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