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Dilbert cartoon first published on Wednesday 3rd January 2001

Dilbert//4281, first published 25 years ago on Wednesday 3rd January 2001


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save millions project twenty million year to complete topper one better do better


Official transcript

Dilbert, The Boss and Topper are sitting at a conference table. Dilbert says, "My project will save the company a million dollars."

Topper says, "Mine saves twenty million."

Dilbert says, "My project will take a year to complete."

The Boss looks at Topper as Topper says, "Mine takes a week."

Dilbert says, "Topper, I have half a mind..."

The Boss looks dazed as Topper twitches and says, "I have one percent of a mind."

originally published on dilbert.com


Open source transcript

MY PROJECT WILL SAVE THE COMPANY A MILLION DOLLARS.

MINE SAVES TWENTY MILLION MY PROJECT WILL TAKE A YEAR TO COMPLETE.

MINE TAKES A WEEK TOPPER, I HAVE HALF A MIND I HAVE ONE PERCENT OF A MIND.

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AI Analysis

Title: "One Percent of a Mind"

Summary:

This comic strip, originally published in the 'Dilbert' series, revolves around a conversation between coworkers discussing a project's timeline and budget. The conversation begins with one employee stating that their project will save the company a million dollars, which another employee disputes, claiming it will only save twenty million.

The conversation then shifts to the project's timeline, with one employee stating it will take a year to complete, while another employee claims it will take a week. The employees then discuss their mental capacity, with one employee stating they have half a mind, and another employee responding that they have one percent of a mind.

The comic strip pokes fun at the absurdity of the conversation and the employees' lack of focus and attention to detail. It highlights the importance of clear communication and attention to detail in a professional setting.

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