Dilbert cartoon first published on Monday 9th October 2000

Dilbert//4195, first published 26 years ago on Monday 9th October 2000

Tags

misaligned position code module problem anonymous note disappearing link

Official transcript

Catbert is standing on a desk and talking to Dilbert. Catbert says, "We can't pay this week because your position code is misaligned with your module."

Catbert continues, "Worse yet, no one knows what that means or whose responsibility it is to fix it."

Dilbert says, "Who told you about the problem?"

Catbert says, "It was an anonymous note with disappearing ink."

originally published on dilbert.com

Open source transcript

WE CAN'T PAY YOU THIS WEEK BECAUSE YOUR POSITION CODE IS MISALIGNED WITH YOUR MODULE.

WORSE YET, NO ONE KNOWS WHAT THAT MEANS OR WHOSE RESPONSIBILITY IT IS TO FIX IT.

WHO TOLD YOU ABOUT THE PROBLEM?

IT WAS AN ANONYMOUS NOTE WITH DISAPPEARING INK.

collated from github.com/jvarn/dilbert-archive

AI Analysis

Comic Strip Title: "Position Code Misalignment"

Summary:

The comic strip features Dilbert, a character known for his sarcastic wit and frustration with corporate bureaucracy, in a humorous exchange with a red cat representing a computer program. The conversation revolves around a position code misalignment issue that is causing payment problems.

• Dilbert's Frustration: Dilbert expresses his frustration with the position code misalignment, highlighting the absurdity of the situation.
• The Red Cat's Response: The red cat responds by asking if anyone knows what the problem is, emphasizing the lack of understanding and responsibility among team members.
• Dilbert's Observation: Dilbert observes that the note left by the anonymous person responsible for the problem is disappearing ink, adding to the comedic tone of the strip.
• The Comic's Message: The comic strip pokes fun at the inefficiencies and lack of accountability in corporate settings, using humor to highlight the absurdity of the situation.

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