Dilbert cartoon first published on Saturday 9th January 1999
Dilbert//3556, first published 27 years ago on Saturday 9th January 1999
Tags
exceeded expectations top rating aims harpoon
Official transcript
Alice sits in the boss' office. The boss says, "Alice, your performance exceeded all expectations this year."
The boss says, "But I'm not giving you a top rating because I want you to have something to shoot for."
The boss says, "It's always good to have something to shoot for."
Alice walks away. Alice says, "Stay here while I get my harpoon."
originally published on dilbert.com
Open source transcript
ALICE, YOUR PERFORMANCE EXCEEDED ALL EXPECTATIONS THIS YEAR.
BUT I'M NOT GIVING YOU THE TOP RATING BECAUSE I WANT YOU TO HAVE SOMETHING TO SHOOT FOR.
IT'S ALWAYS GOOD TO HAVE SOMETHING TO SHOOT FOR.
STAY HERE WHILE I GET MY HARPOON
collated from github.com/jvarn/dilbert-archive
AI Analysis
The comic strip is titled "Shoot for the Top" and features Dilbert, a bespectacled, balding man with a mustache, in a blue suit and purple tie, sitting at his desk. He is speaking to Alice, a woman with curly brown hair and a purple suit, who is standing in front of him.
Panel 1: Dilbert's Expectations
- Dilbert: "Alice, your performance exceeded all expectations this year."
- Alice: "Thanks, boss. I'm glad I could meet your expectations."
Panel 2: Dilbert's Request
- Dilbert: "But I'm not giving you the top rating because I want you to have something to shoot for."
- Alice: "What do you mean? I thought I was already doing a great job."
Panel 3: Dilbert's Explanation
- Dilbert: "It's always good to have something to shoot for. Stay here while I get my harpoon."
Panel 4: Dilbert's Motivation
- Dilbert: "I want you to aim higher. I want you to strive for excellence. I want you to be the best you can be."
- Alice: "I see what you mean. I'll try to do better next year."
Panel 5: Dilbert's Conclusion
- Dilbert: "Remember, Alice, the only way to get better is to keep pushing yourself. Don't be afraid to take risks and try new things."
- Alice: "I will, boss. Thanks for the advice."
The comic strip highlights the importance of setting high standards and striving for excellence in one's work. Dilbert's motivation and encouragement inspire Alice to aim higher and improve her performance.
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