Dilbert cartoon first published on Wednesday 20th September 2000

Dilbert//4176, first published 26 years ago on Wednesday 20th September 2000

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escalate escalator marketing guys misunderstands need to escalate goes to store

Official transcript

Alice says to the Boss, "The marketing guys are stalling. You need to ecalate."

The Boss leaves his office thinking to himself, "Must escalate."

The Boss is in a department store riding an escalator, thinking to himself "I'll never understand how this helps."

originally published on dilbert.com

Open source transcript

THE MARKETING GUYS ARE STALLING.

YOU NEED TO ESCALATE.

MUST ESCALATE.

I'LL NEVER UNDERSTAND HOW THIS HELPS.

SALE

collated from github.com/jvarn/dilbert-archive

AI Analysis

Comic Strip Title: "Escalating Problems"

Summary:

The comic strip depicts a humorous scenario where a marketing executive is struggling to communicate effectively with the company's sales team. The strip consists of three panels, each showcasing a different aspect of the communication breakdown.

Panel 1:

• The marketing executive, a woman with a large hairdo, stands before a group of men in suits, including the CEO.
• She announces, "THE MARKETING GUYS ARE STALLING. YOU NEED TO ESCALATE."
• The CEO responds, "MUST ESCALATE."

Panel 2:

• The marketing executive is shown standing in front of a beige wall, looking puzzled.
• A thought bubble above her head reads, "I'LL NEVER UNDERSTAND HOW THIS HELPS."

Panel 3:

• The CEO is now on an escalator, surrounded by stacks of papers and a sign that reads "SALE".
• He looks concerned and says, "I'LL NEVER UNDERSTAND HOW THIS HELPS."

Overall:

The comic strip pokes fun at the challenges of effective communication in a corporate setting. The marketing executive's efforts to escalate the issue are met with confusion, highlighting the difficulties of conveying complex ideas across different departments. The strip's lighthearted tone and relatable characters make it an entertaining commentary on the quirks of office life.

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