Dilbert cartoon first published on Saturday 14th July 2001

Dilbert//4473, first published 25 years ago on Saturday 14th July 2001

Tags

layoff planning fire people creeps excessive nose haor called doctor five minute meeting

Official transcript

Caption reads: "Layoff Planning."

Catbert sits with the Boss at a table. The Boss says, "Let's fire all the people who give us the creeps..."

"...All the people with excessive nose hair and anyone who insists on being called 'doctor.'"

Carol enters into the cubicle of a man with long nose hair and bug eyes. She says, "You've got a five-minute meeting on Friday, Dr. Wolfington."

originally published on dilbert.com

Open source transcript

LAYOFF PLANNING LET'S FIRE ALL THE PEOPLE WHO GIVE US THE CREEPS...

.. ALL THE PEOPLE WITH EXCESSIVE NOSE HAIR AND ANYONE WHO INSISTS ON BEING CALLED "DOCTOR." YOU'VE GOT A FIVE- MINUTE MEETING ON FRIDAY, DOCTOR WOLFINGTON.

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AI Analysis

Comic Strip Title: "Layoff Planning"

Summary:

The comic strip, originally published in 2001, revolves around a company's layoff planning meeting. The scene unfolds with a manager addressing the staff, stating, "Let's fire all the people who give us the creeps." A coworker responds, "All the people with excessive nose hair and anyone who insists on being called 'Doctor.'" The manager then announces a five-minute meeting on Friday with Doctor Wolfington, leaving the staff puzzled.

Key Elements:

• A company's layoff planning meeting
• A manager's proposal to fire employees based on their appearance and titles
• A coworker's sarcastic comment about excessive nose hair and self-proclaimed doctors
• A mysterious five-minute meeting with Doctor Wolfington on Friday

Tone and Style:

The comic strip is characteristic of the "Dilbert" series, known for its humorous and satirical take on corporate life. The use of simple yet expressive illustrations and witty dialogue creates a lighthearted and entertaining atmosphere.

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