Dilbert cartoon first published on Tuesday 10th October 2000

Dilbert//4196, first published 26 years ago on Tuesday 10th October 2000

Tags

payroll problem wrong person speak with supervisor forward call

Official transcript

Dilbert, on the phone, says, "I'm trying to find someone who can help me with a payroll problem."

A worker on the phone says, "You're close. I'm the guy who forwards your call to the wrong person."

Dilbert says, "I'd like to speak with your supervisor."

The voice on the other end of the line says, "I'll forward your call."

originally published on dilbert.com

Open source transcript

I'M TRYING TO FIND SOMEONE WHO CAN HELP ME WITH A PAYROLL PROBLEM.

YOU'RE CLOSE. I'M THE GUY WHO FORWARDS YOUR CALL TO THE WRONG PERSON.

I'D LIKE TO SPEAK WITH YOUR SUPERVISOR.

I'LL FORWARD YOUR CALL.

collated from github.com/jvarn/dilbert-archive

AI Analysis

Title: "The Payroll Problem"

Summary:

The comic strip features Dilbert, a bespectacled man with a distinctive hairstyle, sitting at his desk. He is engaged in a conversation with a colleague, who is attempting to assist him with a payroll issue. However, Dilbert's response reveals that he is not seeking help, but rather trying to forward his call to someone else.

Key Elements:

• Dilbert's deadpan expression and sarcastic tone
• The colleague's confusion and frustration
• The use of humor to highlight the absurdity of office politics and bureaucracy

Overall:

The comic strip pokes fun at the common experience of dealing with administrative tasks and the sometimes futile attempts to seek help from colleagues. It showcases Dilbert's signature wit and sarcasm, making it a relatable and entertaining read for fans of the series.

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