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Dilbert cartoon first published on Thursday 7th October 1999

Dilbert//3827, first published 27 years ago on Thursday 7th October 1999


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ruin career upstart embryo replaces me volunteers give constructive criticism human resources don't like attitude business


Official transcript

Wally stares at the embryo on the desk. Wally thinks, "I'd better ruin the career of this upstart embry before he replaces me."

Catbert arrives at the cubicle and says, "I need volunteers to give constructive criticism to human resources."

Catbert walks down the hall holding the embryo. Catbert says, "I don't like your attitude."

originally published on dilbert.com


Open source transcript

I'D BETTER RUIN THE CAREER OF THIS UPSTART EMBRYO BEFORE HE REPLACES ME.

I NEED VOLUNTEERS TO GIVE CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM TO HUMAN RESOURCES.

I DON'T LIKE YOUR ATTITUDE.

collated from github.com/jvarn/dilbert-archive


AI Analysis

Comic Strip Title: "Upstart Embryo"

Summary:

The comic strip revolves around an upstart embryo who is eager to replace its superior. The embryo's attitude is met with skepticism by the superior, who questions its ability to handle the role. The embryo's response, "I don't like your attitude," suggests a lack of maturity and a potential for conflict. The strip humorously highlights the challenges of working with inexperienced individuals and the importance of maintaining a professional demeanor.

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