Dilbert cartoon first published on Sunday 7th November 1999

Dilbert//3858, first published 27 years ago on Sunday 7th November 1999

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newly designated fire warden bitter assignment regular job last one out safety fire panic flushing self exit door

Official transcript

Wally is standing at a large pad with the word "SAFETY"

on it, heading a meeting. Wally says, "I'm the newly designated fire warden for this floor."

Wally continues, "You might expect me to be bitter about this assignment."

..."Granted, it tells the world I wasn't productive at my regular job."

The group looks on as Wally continues, "And if the building burns, I'm expected to be the last one out."

Turning over the page on the pad saying, "But my only concern is your safety. The large pad now reveals a sketch of three little stick figures running with the word "AAAGH!"

above them. Wally explains, "In the event of a fire, don't be too proud to panic."

The next page is a sketch of a stick figure, flying head first, into a toilet. Wally says, "If the windows won't open, try flushing yourself to safety. ..."And never, ever get between me and the exit door."

The boss interrupts, "Wally..."

originally published on dilbert.com

Open source transcript

I'M THE NEWLY DESIGNATED FIRE WARDEN FOR THIS FLOOR.

SAFETY YOU MIGHT EXPECT ME TO BE BITTER ABOUT THIS ASSIGNMENT.

SAFETY GRANTED, IT TELLS THE WORLD I WASN'T PRODUCTIVE AT MY REGULAR JOB.

SAFETY AND IF THE BUILDING BURNS, I'M EXPECTED TO BE THE LAST ONE OUT.

BUT MY ONLY CONCERN IS YOUR SAFETY.

SAFETY IN THE EVENT OF A FIRE, DON'T BE TOO PROUD TO PANIC.

A A AGH!

111 2222 IF THE WINDOWS WON'T OPEN, TRY FLUSHING YOURSELF TO SAFETY.

AND NEVER, EVER GET BETWEEN ME AND THE EXIT DOOR.

WALLY.

collated from github.com/jvarn/dilbert-archive

AI Analysis

Comic Strip Title: "Fire Warden Fiasco"

Summary:

The comic strip revolves around the newly designated fire warden, who is tasked with creating a safety plan for the office. However, his plan is met with skepticism by his coworkers, who point out its numerous flaws. The warden's attempts to address these concerns only lead to more chaos, ultimately resulting in a series of humorous mishaps.

Key Moments:

• The warden presents his safety plan, which includes a sign that reads "SAFETY" and a window that won't open.
• His coworkers express their concerns, pointing out that the plan is inadequate and that the warden is not taking his job seriously.
• The warden tries to address these concerns, but his solutions only lead to more problems, such as a fire extinguisher that doesn't work and a door that gets stuck.
• Despite the chaos, the warden remains confident in his abilities, declaring that he is "the last one out" and that he will "never get between me and the exit door."

Overall:

The comic strip pokes fun at the idea of a well-intentioned but incompetent individual being placed in a position of authority, highlighting the importance of effective communication and problem-solving skills in emergency situations.

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