Dilbert cartoon first published on Wednesday 12th June 2002

Dilbert//4806, first published 24 years ago on Wednesday 12th June 2002

Tags

new guy no assignment looking for project ineffectual good attendance head nodding

Official transcript

A new employee approaches Dilbert and says, "I'm a new guy with no assignment. I'm looking for a project to horn into."

The new employee continues, "But don't be threatened by me. I'm exceptionally ineffectual."

The new employee continues, "I'm trying to build a career based on good attendance and head-nodding."

originally published on dilbert.com

Open source transcript

I'M A NEW GUY WITH NO ASSIGNMENT.

I'M LOOKING FOR A PROJECT TO HORN INTO .

BUT DON'T BE THREATENED BY ME. I'M EXCEPTIONALLY INEFFECTUAL.

I'M TRYING TO BUILD A CAREER BASED ON GOOD ATTENDANCE AND HEAD-NODDING.

collated from github.com/jvarn/dilbert-archive

AI Analysis

Comic Strip Title: "Ineffective Inefficiency"

Summary:

The comic strip depicts a man, Dilbert, seeking a project to "horn into" and showcasing his exceptional ineffectiveness. He confidently states, "I'm trying to build a career based on good attendance and head-nodding."

Panel Breakdown:

• Panel 1: Dilbert approaches a coworker, stating, "I'm a new guy with no assignment. I'm looking for a project to horn into."
• Panel 2: The coworker responds, "But don't be threatened by me. I'm exceptionally ineffectual."
• Panel 3: Dilbert proudly declares, "I'm trying to build a career based on good attendance and head-nodding."

Key Takeaways:

• Dilbert's approach to building a career is unconventional, focusing on attendance and head-nodding rather than actual productivity.
• His coworker's comment highlights the absurdity of Dilbert's strategy.
• The comic strip pokes fun at the idea of trying to succeed in a corporate environment through unorthodox means.

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