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Dilbert cartoon first published on Sunday 27th August 2000

Dilbert//4152, first published 26 years ago on Sunday 27th August 2000


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replaced computers training class ignored requests sit unused slow way computer manual no time class coat invest plan future


Open source transcript

SO THEY REPLACED OUR COMPUTERS AND NEVER TRAINED US.

I TOLD THEM WE NEEDED A TRAINING CLASS BUT THEY IGNORED MY ClICCTC SO OUR COMPUTERS SIT THERE UNUSED WHILE WE DO OUR WORK THE SLOW WAY.

WHY DON'T YOU READ THE COMPUTER MANUAL?

I DON'T HAVE TIME FOR THAT!

BUT YOU HAVE TIME FOR A CLASS?

IT DOESN'T ADD UP.

I'M COLD.

YOU SHOULD TRY WEARING A COAT.

THEY'RE TERRIFIC

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AI Analysis

Comic Strip Title: "A Training Class for What?"

Summary:

The comic strip, originally published in 2000, features Dilbert and his co-worker, Alice. The story begins with Dilbert's frustration at the replacement of their computers, which he believes were never properly trained. He requests a training class but is ignored.

The conversation continues with Dilbert asking why the computers are unused while they work slowly, and Alice responding that they don't have time for a class. Dilbert becomes cold and tries to wear a coat, but it doesn't add up.

The comic strip humorously highlights the absurdity of the situation, poking fun at the idea of training classes for computers and the lack of common sense in the workplace.

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