Dilbert cartoon first published on Friday 3rd September 1999

Dilbert//3793, first published 27 years ago on Friday 3rd September 1999

Tags

mordac request to add memeory laptop policy rethink policy

Official transcript

Wally holds his laptop in front of Mordac. Mordac says, "Mordac denies your request to add memory to your laptop!"

Wally says, "But you would replace it if it were damaged, right?"

Mordac crosses his arms and says. "That is my policy"

Mordac sits at his desk and thinks, "Maybe I should rethink that policy."

Behind his head computers fly past his window.

originally published on dilbert.com

Open source transcript

MORDAC DENIES YOUR REQUEST TO ADD MEMORY TO YOUR LAPTOP!

BUT YOU WOULD REPLACE IT IF IT WERE DAMAGED, RIGHT?

THAT IS MY POLICY.

MAYBE I SHOULD RETHINK THAT POLICY.

collated from github.com/jvarn/dilbert-archive

AI Analysis

Comic Strip Title: "Policy"

Summary:

The comic strip revolves around a conversation between Mordac, a bureaucratic character, and an employee who has requested to add memory to their laptop. Mordac denies the request, citing company policy.

Key Points:

• The employee asks if they would replace the laptop if it were damaged, and Mordac responds that it is their policy.
• The employee suggests rethinking the policy, implying that it is overly restrictive or outdated.
• The comic strip highlights the absurdity of company policies and the frustration they can cause for employees.

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