Dilbert cartoon first published on Monday 7th December 1998

Dilbert//3523, first published 28 years ago on Monday 7th December 1998

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asok alice report to alice email difficult communications

Official transcript

The Boss walks with Asok into Alice's cubicle. The boss says, "From now on, Asok, you'll report to Alice instead of me."

The boss says, "You can never directly speak to me again. Everything must go through Alice."

Asok turn to Alice. Asok says, "Tell him I understand."

Alice says, "Submit your request by e-mail."

originally published on dilbert.com

Open source transcript

FROM NOW ON, ASOK, YOU'LL REPORT TO ALICE INSTEAD OF ME.

YOU CAN NEVER DIRECTLY SPEAK TO ME AGAIN. EVERYTHING MUST GO THROUGH ALICE.

TELL HIM I UNDERSTAND.

SUBMIT YOUR REQUEST BY EMAIL.

collated from github.com/jvarn/dilbert-archive

AI Analysis

Comic Strip Title: "Alice's Nightmare"

Summary:

This Dilbert comic strip, originally published in 1998, follows the daily office struggles of Dilbert and his coworkers. The strip is divided into three panels, each depicting a conversation between Dilbert and his coworker, Alice.

Panel 1:

• Dilbert: "From now on, Asok, you'll report to Alice instead of me."
• Asok: "From now on, Asok, you'll report to Alice instead of me."

Panel 2:

• Asok: "You can never directly speak to me again. Everything must go through Alice."
• Alice: "You can never directly speak to me again. Everything must go through Alice."

Panel 3:

• Asok: "Tell him I understand."
• Alice: "Tell him I understand."
• Asok: "Submit your request by e-mail."
• Alice: "Submit your request by e-mail."

The comic strip humorously portrays the bureaucratic red tape and office politics that can arise in a workplace. The use of speech bubbles and simple illustrations adds to the comedic effect, making it relatable and entertaining for readers. Overall, the strip pokes fun at the absurdities of office life and the frustrations that come with it.

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