Dilbert cartoon first published on Saturday 23rd December 2000

Dilbert//4270, first published 26 years ago on Saturday 23rd December 2000

Tags

exceeding expectations padding objectives whistle blower award

Official transcript

Wally says, "As you know, I'm the only employee who is not exceeding expectations."

Wally says, "You should punish the others for unscrupulously padding their objectives! Those lying weasels!!"

Wally asks The Boss, "Can I get a Whistle-Blower Award for this?"

originally published on dilbert.com

Open source transcript

AS YOU KNOW, I'M THE ONLY EMPLOYEE WHO IS NOT EXCEEDING EXPECTATIONS.

YOU SHOULD PUNISH THE OTHERS FOR UNSCRUPULOUSLY PADDING THEIR OBJECTIVES!

THOSE LYING WEASELS!!

CAN I GET A WHISTLE-BLOWER AWARD FOR THIS?

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AI Analysis

Title: "The Whistle-Blower Award"

Summary:

The comic strip features a conversation between two characters, with one character awarding the other a "Whistle-Blower Award" for their unscrupulous behavior. The award is presented in a humorous and ironic manner, highlighting the absurdity of the situation.

Key Points:

• The character being awarded is described as "the only employee who is not exceeding expectations."
• The award is given for "unscrupulously padding their objectives," implying that the character's behavior is unethical and unprofessional.
• The tone of the comic strip is lighthearted and satirical, poking fun at the idea of rewarding bad behavior.
• The use of the phrase "those lying weasels" adds to the comedic effect, suggesting that the character being awarded is not alone in their questionable actions.

Overall:

The comic strip uses humor to comment on the absurdity of corporate culture and the ways in which employees may be rewarded for unscrupulous behavior. The use of satire and irony adds depth to the strip, making it a clever commentary on the human condition.

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