Dilbert cartoon first published on Wednesday 24th February 1999

Dilbert//3602, first published 27 years ago on Wednesday 24th February 1999

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catbert hr director boss treats furniture dangerous predent new position tried crounching

Official transcript

Caption: Catbert: H.R. Director"

Allan is in Catbert's office. He has a lapm strapped to his back. Allan says. "My boss treats me like furniture."

Catbert says, "I'd help you, but it might set a dangerous precedent."

Allan says, "I need a new position."

Catbert says, "Have you tried crouching?"

originally published on dilbert.com

Open source transcript

CATBERT: H.R. DIRECTOR MY BOSS TREATS ME LIKE FURNITURE!

I'D HELP YOU, BUT IT MIGHT SET A DANGEROUS PRECEDENT.

I NEED A NEW POSITION HAVE YOU TRIED CROUCHING?

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AI Analysis

The title of this comic strip is "Crouching Cat, Hidden Danger".

Summary:

The comic strip features Catbert, the evil HR director, trying to set a dangerous precedent by making a new employee crouch while working. The employee is hesitant at first but eventually agrees to try it out. The strip pokes fun at the absurdity of workplace rules and the power dynamics between bosses and employees. It also highlights the importance of standing up for oneself and not being afraid to challenge authority. Overall, the strip is a humorous commentary on the quirks of office life and the sometimes ridiculous rules that govern it.

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