Dilbert cartoon first published on Friday 11th August 2000

Dilbert//4136, first published 26 years ago on Friday 11th August 2000

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hire another engineer last minute cost saving s awards plan to hire work twice as hard

Official transcript

The Boss says to Dilbert, "I had planned to hire another engineer."

The Boss continues, "At the last minute I rememered I could just make you work twice as hard."

The Boss says to Dilbert, "Maybe you could nominate me for one of those cost saving awards."

originally published on dilbert.com

Open source transcript

I HAD PLANNED TO HIRE ANOTHER ENGINEER.

AT THE LAST MINUTE I REMEMBERED I COULD JUST MAKE YOU WORK TWICE AS HARD.

MAYBE YOU COULD NOMINATE ME FOR ONE OF THOSE COST- SAVING AARDS.

collated from github.com/jvarn/dilbert-archive

AI Analysis

Comic Strip Title: "The Cost-Saving Awards"

Summary:

The comic strip follows the story of an engineer who has been hired by another engineer. The new engineer is eager to prove himself and make a good impression, but his efforts are met with skepticism by his colleague.

Panel-by-Panel Breakdown:

• Panel 1: The new engineer introduces himself to his colleague and expresses his enthusiasm for working together.
• Panel 2: The colleague responds with a sarcastic comment, implying that the new engineer's skills are not impressive.
• Panel 3: The new engineer tries to defend himself, saying that he could make his colleague work twice as hard.
• Panel 4: The colleague responds with a witty remark, suggesting that the new engineer should be nominated for a "cost-saving award" for his lack of effort.

Humor and Commentary:

The comic strip pokes fun at the common phenomenon of people trying to make a good impression in a new job, often by exaggerating their abilities or accomplishments. The humor comes from the unexpected twist on the typical "cost-saving" award, which is usually given to someone who has successfully reduced costs or increased efficiency. In this case, the colleague's sarcastic comment turns the tables, implying that the new engineer's lack of effort is actually a cost-saving measure. Overall, the comic strip uses humor to comment on the challenges of working in a new job and the importance of being realistic about one's abilities.

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