Dilbert cartoon first published on Saturday 23rd September 2000

Dilbert//4179, first published 26 years ago on Saturday 23rd September 2000

Tags

key to success really fast speed ok to fail

Official transcript

Pointing to a picture of a man running, the Boss says to his staff "Speed is the key to success."

Dilbert raises his hand and asks, "Is it okay to do things wrong if we're really fast?"

The Boss answers, "Um...no."

Wally says to Dilbert, "Now I'm all confused. Thank you very much."

originally published on dilbert.com

Open source transcript

SPEED IS THE KEY TO SUCCESS.

IS IT OKAY TO DO THINGS WRONG IF WE'RE REALLY, REALLY FAST?

UM.

NO.

NOW I'M ALL CONFUSED, THANK YOU VERY MUCH.

collated from github.com/jvarn/dilbert-archive

AI Analysis

Comic Strip Title: "Speed is the Key to Success"

Summary:

The comic strip features a boss delivering a motivational speech, emphasizing the importance of speed in achieving success. However, his employees are skeptical and question the wisdom of rushing through tasks without ensuring their accuracy.

Key Elements:

• The boss's speech sets the tone for the conversation.
• The employees express their concerns about prioritizing speed over accuracy.
• The comic strip pokes fun at the common workplace phenomenon of prioritizing speed over quality.

Humor and Commentary:

The comic strip uses humor to highlight the absurdity of prioritizing speed over accuracy. It suggests that in the pursuit of success, individuals may overlook the importance of doing things right, leading to potential mistakes and consequences. The strip's commentary on the workplace culture encourages readers to reflect on their own priorities and values.

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