Dilbert cartoon first published on Sunday 5th January 2003
Dilbert//5013, first published 23 years ago on Sunday 5th January 2003
Tags
boss delight lower pay new member project team shirt backwards
Official transcript
The Boss introduces a coworker to Dilbert, "Dilbert, I got a new member for your project team."
The coworker extends his hand and says, "My name is Ron but everyone calls me Mo. I don't know why."
Dilbert asks, "Mo, why is your shirt on backward?"
Mo looks down and exclaims, "What??! Again??!"
Mo extends his arms and says, "Stand back. I'll try to fix it by quickly turning around."
Mo spins and exclaims, "Aaagh! Hu-aah!"
Mo is turned away from Dilbert. Mo says, "Oh, great. Now Dilbert is gone. I must have entered another dimension."
Dilbert looks at Mo from behind, puzzled. Dilbert approaches The Boss and says, "Please tell me that his pay is lower than mine."
The Boss grins and thinks, "I love this part."
originally published on dilbert.com
Open source transcript
. I GOT A NEW MEMBER FOR YOUR PROJECT TEAM.
MY NAME IS RON BUT EVERYONE CALLS ME MO. I DON'T KNOW WHY.
MO, WHY IS YOUR SHIRT ON BACKWARD?
WHAT??!
AGAIN??!
STAND BACK. I'LL TRY TO FIX IT BY QUICKLY TURNING AROUND.
AAAGH!
HU-RAH!
OH, GREAT. NOW DILBERT IS GONE.
I MUST HAVE ENTERED ANOTHER DIMENSION.
PLEASE TELL ME THAT HIS PAY IS LOWER THAN MINE.
I LOVE THIS PART.
collated from github.com/jvarn/dilbert-archive
AI Analysis
Title: "Dimensions of Discontent"
This 'Dilbert' comic strip, originally published in 2002, revolves around the character Dilbert, a software engineer who is frustrated with his job and the absurdities of corporate culture. The story begins with Dilbert being called into a meeting with his boss, who informs him that he has been assigned a new project team member named Ron. However, when Dilbert meets Ron, he is confused because Ron seems to be identical to him, including his name, appearance, and mannerisms.
As the conversation progresses, it becomes clear that Ron is not just a duplicate of Dilbert, but also seems to have a similar personality and sense of humor. Dilbert is baffled by this and tries to figure out what is going on. He asks Ron if he is on his shirt, implying that Ron is somehow attached to his body. Ron responds by asking if Dilbert is on his shirt, further confusing the situation.
The conversation continues with Dilbert and Ron engaging in a series of absurd and humorous exchanges, including a discussion about dimensions and the concept of "another dimension." The strip ends with Dilbert expressing his frustration and disappointment with the situation, stating that he loves his part of the dimension but is not interested in being part of Ron's dimension.
Overall, this comic strip pokes fun at the idea of corporate bureaucracy and the absurdities of office politics. It highlights the frustration and confusion that can arise when individuals are forced to work together in a team, and the difficulties of navigating complex social dynamics. The use of humor and satire adds to the strip's entertainment value, making it a relatable and enjoyable read for anyone who has experienced similar challenges in their own work environment.
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