Dilbert cartoon first published on Thursday 7th February 2002

Dilbert//4681, first published 24 years ago on Thursday 7th February 2002

Tags

bugs database not to learn put bugs back in strong desire apathetic

Official transcript

Asok hands a piece of paper to The Boss. Asok says, "I worked all weekend to get the bugs out of the database."

The Boss replies, "But now the data makes us look bad. Put back the bugs."

Asok says to Wally, "Can you teach me to be apathetic like you?"

Wally responds, "Only if you have a strong desire not to learn."

originally published on dilbert.com

Open source transcript

I WORKED ALL WEEKEND TO GET THE BUGS OUT OF THE DATABASE.

BUT NOW THE DATA MAKE US LOOK BAD. PUT BACK THE BUGS.

CAN YOU TEACH BE APATHETIC LIKE YOU?

ONLY IF YOU HAVE A STRONG DESIRE NOT TO LEARN.

collated from github.com/jvarn/dilbert-archive

AI Analysis

The comic strip features Dilbert, a character known for his sarcastic wit and frustration with corporate bureaucracy.

Panel 1: Dilbert approaches his boss with a piece of paper, stating, "I worked all weekend to get the bugs out of the database."

Panel 2: His boss responds, "But now the data make us look bad. Put back the bugs."

Panel 3: Dilbert asks, "Can you teach me to be apathetic like you?"

Panel 4: His boss replies, "Only if you have a strong desire not to learn."

This exchange highlights the absurdity of corporate priorities, where data accuracy is sacrificed for the sake of appearances. The boss's request for Dilbert to emulate his apathy is ironic, given that it is the boss who is driving the decision to prioritize appearance over substance. The comic strip pokes fun at the quirks of corporate culture and the sometimes illogical decisions made by those in power.

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