Dilbert cartoon first published on Saturday 20th February 1999

Dilbert//3598, first published 27 years ago on Saturday 20th February 1999

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desk for month critical back of pile

Official transcript

The boss sits at his desk with a huge pile of papers in front of him. The boss thinks, "This one has been on my desk for a month it's critical."

The boss thinks, "I'll stick it back in the pile and see if that helps."

The boss thinks, "Yes, I feel better already."

originally published on dilbert.com

Open source transcript

THIS ONE HAS BEEN ON MY DESK FOR A MONTH.

IT'S CRITICAL.

I'LL STICK IT BACK IN THE PILE AND SEE IF THAT HELPS.

YES, I FEEL BETTER ALREADY.

collated from github.com/jvarn/dilbert-archive

AI Analysis

Comic Strip Title: "Sticking to the Plan"

Summary:

The comic strip features Dilbert, a bespectacled man with horns, sitting at his desk, surrounded by stacks of papers. He is engaged in a conversation with himself, reflecting on his progress and goals.

• Dilbert's Reflection: "This one has been on my desk for a month. It's critical."
• Dilbert's Plan: "I'll stick it back in the pile and see if that helps."
• Dilbert's Self-Assessment: "Yes, I feel better already."

The comic strip humorously portrays Dilbert's procrastination and lack of motivation, as he struggles to tackle a critical task. Despite his efforts to put it off, he eventually feels better about his progress, albeit temporarily. The strip pokes fun at the common phenomenon of procrastination and the human tendency to avoid difficult tasks.

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