Dilbert cartoon first published on Saturday 18th August 2001

Dilbert//4508, first published 25 years ago on Saturday 18th August 2001

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brain washed hypnosis inspire lowers of communication must work harder no good reason powers of communication better employees

Official transcript

The Boss is sitting at his computer. He thinks to himself, "My powers of communication will inspire them to be better employees."

Dilbert points at his computer screen and exclaims, "Gaaa!! He's using his powers of communication against us!"

Wally looks on with a panicked expression. Asok walks past Dilbert and Wally's cubicles like a zombie. His arms are out- stretched and his body is stiff. He says, "Must work harder for no good reason."

Dilbert and Wally poke their heads from behind their cubicle walls. Dilbert says, "We're too late!"

originally published on dilbert.com

Open source transcript

MY POWERS OF COMMUNICATION WILL INSPIRE THEM TO BE BETTER EMPLOYEES.

GAAA!! HE'S USING HIS POWERS OF COMMUNICATION AGAINST US!

MUST WORK HARDER FOR NO GOOD REASON.

WE'RE TOO LATE!

collated from github.com/jvarn/dilbert-archive

AI Analysis

Comic Strip Title: "Communication is Key"

Summary:

The comic strip features Dilbert, a bespectacled office worker, sitting at his desk with a thought bubble. He muses, "My powers of communication will inspire them to be better employees." Meanwhile, his boss, Wally, is seen using his "powers of communication" against Dilbert and his coworkers.

Panel Breakdown:

• Panel 1: Dilbert sits at his desk, thinking about how his communication skills will improve his coworkers.
• Panel 2: Wally, the boss, uses his "powers of communication" to scold Dilbert and his coworkers, saying, "GAAA!! HE'S USING HIS POWERS OF COMMUNICATION AGAINST US!"
• Panel 3: The coworkers are shocked and frightened by Wally's outburst, with one of them exclaiming, "MUST WORK HARDER FOR NO GOOD REASON."
• Panel 4: Wally continues to berate the coworkers, saying, "WE'RE TOO LATE!"

Key Takeaway:

The comic strip humorously highlights the absurdity of using communication as a means to intimidate or control others. It pokes fun at the idea that one person's "powers of communication" can be used to dominate or manipulate others, rather than fostering a positive and productive work environment.

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