Dilbert cartoon first published on Wednesday 12th September 2001

Dilbert//4533, first published 25 years ago on Wednesday 12th September 2001

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crossgrain on accounting system lose respect job security whole job accounts erceivable not expense no complaints

Official transcript

The Boss has his arm around Asok. He says to Ed, "Ed, I want you to crosstrain Asok on the accounting system."

The Boss continues, "And don't worry that you'll lost respect and job security if Asok learns your whole job in one day."

Asok and Ed are sitting at a computer. Asok says, "I don't think 'Accounts Receivable' is an expense."

Ed replies, "No one has complained yet."

originally published on dilbert.com

Open source transcript

ED, I WANT YOU TO CROSSTRAIN ASOK ON THE ACCOUNTING SYSTEM.

AND DON'T WORRY THAT YOU'LL LOSE RESPECT AND JOB SECURITY IF ASOK LEARNS YOUR WHOLE JOB IN ONE DAY.

I DON'T THINK "ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE" IS AN EXPENSE.

NO ONE HAS COMPLAINED YET.

collated from github.com/jvarn/dilbert-archive

AI Analysis

Title: "ASOK'S ACCOUNTING NIGHTMARE"

Summary:

This comic strip, originally published in 2001, revolves around the character ASOK, who is being trained by his boss, ED, on the company's accounting system. The training is going poorly, with ASOK expressing frustration and confusion. ED's attempts to reassure him only add to the comedic situation.

Key Panels:

• Panel 1: ED explains that he wants ASOK to cross-train on the accounting system.
• Panel 2: ASOK is shown looking confused and frustrated, with ED trying to reassure him that he'll learn the job in one day.
• Panel 3: ASOK expresses his concerns about the training, stating that he doesn't think "accounts receivable" is an expense.
• Panel 4: ED tries to explain the concept of accounts receivable, but ASOK remains unimpressed.

Humor:

The humor in this comic strip comes from the absurdity of the situation and the characters' reactions. ASOK's frustration and confusion are relatable, while ED's attempts to reassure him are comical. The punchline about accounts receivable being an expense adds to the humor, highlighting the complexity of accounting concepts. Overall, this comic strip is a lighthearted commentary on the challenges of learning new skills and the frustrations of workplace training.

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