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Dilbert cartoon first published on Thursday 12th July 2001

Dilbert//4471, first published 25 years ago on Thursday 12th July 2001


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donut head face hole hole in head man is brief no face real no brainer resume blank paper


Official transcript

The Boss sits at his desk with a piece of paper in front of him and says, "Frankly, the job is a real no-brainer."

A person with a huge hole in their head sits in front of the desk as the Boss continues, "Your resume is a blank piece of paper. I like a man who can be brief."

The man with the hole in his head sits between Wally and Dilbert. Wally is eating a donut and coffee. Wally turns to the man and says, "You're ruining my donut experience."

originally published on dilbert.com


Open source transcript

FRANKLY, THE JOB IS A REAL NO-BRAINER.

YOUR RSUM IS A BLANK PIECE OF PAPER; I LIKE A MAN WHO CAN BE BRIEF.

YOU'RE RUINING MY DONUT EXPERIENCE.

collated from github.com/jvarn/dilbert-archive


AI Analysis

Comic Strip Title: "You're Ruining My Donut Experience"

Summary:

The comic strip features Dilbert, a bespectacled man with a bald head, sitting at a desk in a cubicle. He is engaged in a conversation with his boss, who is seated behind a desk, wearing a blue suit jacket and tie. The boss is holding a piece of paper and appears to be reviewing Dilbert's resume.

Key Elements:

  • Dilbert's resume is a blank piece of paper, which he likes because it makes him feel like a man who can be brief.
  • The boss is unimpressed with Dilbert's lack of experience and skills, stating that he is ruining his donut experience.
  • The comic strip pokes fun at the common practice of including irrelevant information on resumes, such as hobbies or interests, and highlights the absurdity of expecting a candidate to have extensive experience in a particular field.

Overall:

The comic strip uses humor to comment on the challenges of job hunting and the often-misguided expectations of employers. It suggests that sometimes, less is more, and that a simple, straightforward approach may be the best way to stand out in a crowded job market.

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