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Dilbert cartoon first published on Monday 11th February 2002

Dilbert//4685, first published 24 years ago on Monday 11th February 2002


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glass walled conference room main lobby fish bowl attractive employees send opinion convene tribunal


Official transcript

Dilbert says to Carol, "Carol, I need to reserve the glass-walled conference room by the main lobby."

Carol replies, "The 'Fish Bowl' is only available to attractive employees. We don't want to scare visitors."

Dilbert says, "I want a second opinion."

Carol replies, "Very well. I'll convene the tribunal of admin assistants."

originally published on dilbert.com


Open source transcript

CAROL, I NEED TO RESERVE THE GLASS- WALLED CONFERENCE ROOM BY THE MAIN LOBBY.

THE "FISH BOWL" IS ONLY AVAILABLE TO ATTRACTIVE EMPLOYEES. WE DON'T WANT TO SCARE VISITORS.

I WANT VERY WELL.

A SECOND I'LL CON- OPINION.

VENE THE TRIBUNAL OF ADMIN ASSISTANTS.

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AI Analysis

Comic Strip Title: "The Fish Bowl"

Summary:

The comic strip features Dilbert, a character known for his sarcastic wit and frustration with his office environment. In this strip, he is asked to reserve a glass-walled conference room by the main lobby, which he reluctantly agrees to do. However, he expresses his concerns about the lack of privacy and the potential for employees to be "scared visitors." Despite his reservations, he concedes to the request and convenes the tribunal of admin assistants to discuss the matter further.

Key Elements:

  • Dilbert's sarcastic tone and frustration with his office environment
  • The use of a glass-walled conference room, which Dilbert finds unappealing
  • The theme of privacy and security in the workplace
  • The humorous portrayal of Dilbert's interactions with his coworkers

Overall:

The comic strip pokes fun at the quirks and inefficiencies of office life, highlighting the challenges of working in a bureaucratic environment. Through Dilbert's witty observations and reactions, the strip provides a relatable and humorous commentary on the modern workplace.

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