Dilbert cartoon first published on Tuesday 1st December 1998

Dilbert//3517, first published 28 years ago on Tuesday 1st December 1998

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boss in hospital no brain function still talking double length meetings accomplish twice as much

Official transcript

The boss lies in a hospital bed. The boss is hooked up to complicated looking machine. A docter stands next to the machine. The doctor says, "The accident left him with no brain function whatsoever."

The doctor says, "But that hasn't stopped him from talking."

Dilbert says, "I'll drive him back to work."

Dilbert drives the Boss. The Boss says, "If I double the length of our staff meetings, we'll accomplish twice as much!"

originally published on dilbert.com

Open source transcript

THE ACCIDENT LEFT HIM WITH NO BRAIN FUNCTION WHATSOEVER.

BUT THAT HASN'T STOPPED HIM FROM TALKING.

I'LL DRIVE HIM BACK TO WORK.

IF I DOUBLE THE LENGTH OF OUR STAFF MEETINGS, WE'LL ACCOMPLISH TWICE AS MUCH!

collated from github.com/jvarn/dilbert-archive

AI Analysis

The comic strip features Dilbert, a character renowned for his sarcastic wit and clever observations of corporate life.

The Comic Strip's Content

• The comic strip revolves around Dilbert's boss, who has suffered a brain injury and is now unable to speak.
• Dilbert's boss is determined to return to work, despite his condition, and makes a bold declaration: "If I double the length of our staff meetings, we'll accomplish twice as much!"
• The comic strip is humorous and satirical, poking fun at the absurdity of corporate culture and the lengths to which people will go to achieve their goals.

Key Takeaways

• The comic strip is a lighthearted commentary on the challenges of working in a corporate environment.
• It highlights the importance of effective communication and the need for employees to be able to express themselves clearly and concisely.
• The comic strip is a relatable and entertaining commentary on the ups and downs of working life.

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