Dilbert cartoon first published on Friday 11th May 2001

Dilbert//4409, first published 25 years ago on Friday 11th May 2001

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criminal record police fake name quality of assignments legal

Official transcript

Wally sits across from the Boss. The Boss says, "Wally, now that you have a criminal record, I can't let you work on anything important."

Wally replies, "I don't have a criminal record. I gave the police a fake name."

Wally approaches Asok the Intern at his desk and says, "You might notice a change in the quality of your assignments."

originally published on dilbert.com

Open source transcript

WALLY, NOW THAT YOU HAVE A CRIMINAL RECORD, I CAN'T LET YOU WORK ON ANYTHING IMPORTANT.

I DON'T HAVE A CRIMINAL RECORD.

I GAVE THE POLICE A FAKE NAME.

YOU MIGHT NOTICE A CHANGE IN THE QUALITY OF YOUR ASSIGNMENTS.

collated from github.com/jvarn/dilbert-archive

AI Analysis

Title: "Fake Name, Fake Record"

Summary:

This comic strip, originally published in, features Dilbert in a humorous exchange with his boss. The scene unfolds as follows:

• Dilbert's boss, Wally, is called to testify in court.
• Wally claims he cannot work on anything important because he has a criminal record.
• However, Dilbert reveals that Wally does not have a criminal record and instead gives him a fake name.
• The punchline comes when Wally is asked to change his assignments, highlighting the absurdity of the situation.

The comic strip pokes fun at the common workplace scenario where employees often try to find ways to get out of work or make excuses for their lack of productivity. In this case, Wally's attempt to use a fake criminal record as an excuse is met with Dilbert's clever response, showcasing the humor in the everyday struggles of office life.

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