Dilbert cartoon first published on Wednesday 31st January 2001

Dilbert//4309, first published 25 years ago on Wednesday 31st January 2001

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outsourced sales elbonian company complex technology bad string call back mud pile

Official transcript

The Boss says to Wally and Dilbert, "We outsourced our sales and fulfillment functions to an Elbonian company."

Wally looks at Dilbert as Dilbert asks, "Um... Are you sure that's the best way to sell complex technology?"

Three Elbonians and a pig each are holding a tin can with string to their ears. One Elbonian says, "Could you call back? We have a bad string."

originally published on dilbert.com

Open source transcript

WE OUTSOURCED OUR SALES AND FULFILLMENT FUNCTIONS TO AN ELBONIAN COMPANY.

UM... ARE YOU SURE THAT'S THE BEST WAY TO SELL COMPLEX TECHNOLOGY?

COULD YOU CALL BACK?

WE HAVE A BAD STRING.

collated from github.com/jvarn/dilbert-archive

AI Analysis

Comic Strip Title: "The Elbonian Solution"

Summary:

• The comic strip follows the typical Dilbert format, featuring a conversation between Dilbert and his coworkers.
• The conversation begins with Dilbert expressing skepticism about outsourcing sales and fulfillment functions to an Elbonian company.
• The coworker responds by asking if Dilbert is sure that's the best way to sell complex technology.
• The conversation takes an unexpected turn when a group of Elbonians appear, dressed in traditional clothing and holding a bad string.
• The Elbonians ask if Dilbert can call back, as they have a bad string.
• The comic strip ends with Dilbert looking confused and unsure of what to do next.

Key Elements:

• The comic strip pokes fun at the idea of outsourcing complex tasks to unfamiliar companies or individuals.
• The use of the Elbonians as a punchline adds to the humor and absurdity of the situation.
• The strip's commentary on the challenges of selling complex technology and the importance of careful decision-making is relevant to many readers.

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