Dilbert cartoon first published on Saturday 5th January 2002

Dilbert//4648, first published 24 years ago on Saturday 5th January 2002

Tags

paper weight mission statement sun fire cubicle fire mug water shards

Official transcript

A disheveled coworker with smoke effusing from his head says to Dilbert and Wally, "Sorry I'm late."

The coworker continues, "I left my mission statement paperweight in the sun and it set my cubicle on fire."

The coworker continues, "I tried to douse it using my "We are Quality"

mug but the handle broke and I got shards."

originally published on dilbert.com

Open source transcript

SORRY I'M LATE.

I LEFT MY MISSION STATEMENT PAPERWEIGHT IN THE SUN AND IT SET MY CUBICLE ON FIRE.

I TRIED TO DOUSE IT USING MY "WE ARE QUALITY" MUG BUT THE HANDLE BROKE AND I GOT SHARDS.

collated from github.com/jvarn/dilbert-archive

AI Analysis

Comic Strip Title: "Mission Statement Mishap"

Summary:

The comic strip features Dilbert, a character known for his sarcastic wit and frustration with corporate bureaucracy, in a humorous situation. Here's a breakdown of the scene:

• Panel 1: The boss asks Dilbert if he's late, to which Dilbert responds with a sarcastic "Sorry I'm late."
• Panel 2: Dilbert explains that he left his mission statement paperweight in the sun, causing it to set his cubicle on fire.
• Panel 3: Dilbert tries to douse the fire using his "we are quality" mug, but it breaks and he gets shards.

The comic strip pokes fun at the absurdity of corporate culture and the challenges of working in a bureaucratic environment. Dilbert's deadpan reactions and clever comebacks add to the humor, making this a relatable and entertaining comic strip for anyone who has ever dealt with office politics or felt frustrated with the system.

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