Dilbert cartoon first published on Wednesday 13th October 1999
Dilbert//3833, first published 27 years ago on Wednesday 13th October 1999
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tina tech writer inventing stories bizarre workplace crimes media kick start entertainment
Official transcript
Caption: "Tina the tech writer."
Tina holds a paper under her arm. Tina stands at The Bosses desk and says, "I grew tired of writing the same old stories for the newsletter."
The Boss reads paper. Tina says, 'So I started inventing stories of bizarre work-place crimes."
The Boss reads and looks surprised. Tina says, "Sometimes we in the media have to give the copycat criminals a little kick start."
originally published on dilbert.com
Open source transcript
TINA THE TECH WRITER I GREW TIRED OF WRITING THE SAME OLD STORIES FOR THE NEWSLETTER.
SO I STARTED INVENTING STORIES OF BIZARRE WORKPLACE CRIMES.
SOMETIMES WE IN THE MEDIA HAVE TO GIVE THE COPYCAT CRIMINALS A LITTLE KICKSTART.
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AI Analysis
The comic strip is titled "Tina the Tech Writer" and features a conversation between Tina, a tech writer, and her boss.
Tina's Frustration
- Tina expresses her frustration with writing the same old stories for the newsletter.
- She wants to start inventing stories of bizarre workplace crimes.
Boss's Response
- The boss is skeptical of Tina's idea.
- He suggests that sometimes, the media gives copycat criminals a little kick-start.
Tina's Determination
- Tina is determined to start inventing stories of bizarre workplace crimes.
- She is willing to take a risk and try something new.
Overall
The comic strip pokes fun at the monotony of office work and the desire for something more exciting. It also highlights the challenges of coming up with new ideas and the importance of taking risks in one's work.
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