Dilbert cartoon first published on Friday 21st March 2003

Dilbert//5088, first published 23 years ago on Friday 21st March 2003

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user requirements build system some actual work crazy talk

Official transcript

Dilbert is meeting with a client. Dilbert says, "I'll design the system as soon as you give me the user requirements."

The client responds, "Better yet, you could build the system, then I'll tell your boss that it doesn't meet my needs."

Dilbert says, "I don't mean to frighten you, but you'll have to do some actual work."

The client responds, "That's crazy talk."

originally published on dilbert.com

Open source transcript

ILL DESIGN THE SYSTEM AS SOON AS YOU GIVE ME THE USER REQUIREMENTS.

BETTER YET, YOU COULD BUILD THE SYSTEM, THEN I'LL TELL YOUR BOSS THAT IT DOESN'T MEET MY NEEDS.

I DON'T MEAN TO FRIGHTEN YOU, BUT YOU'LL HAVE TO DO SOME ACTUAL WORK.

THAT'S CRAZY TALK.

collated from github.com/jvarn/dilbert-archive

AI Analysis

Comic Strip Title: "System Requirements"

Summary:

The comic strip features Dilbert, a character known for his sarcastic remarks and struggles in the workplace. In this particular strip, Dilbert is tasked with designing a system that meets the user's requirements. However, the user is unclear about what they want, leading to a series of humorous exchanges between the two.

Key Exchanges:

• Dilbert: "I'll design the system as soon as you give me the user requirements."
• User: "Better yet, you could build the system, then I'll tell your boss that it doesn't meet my needs."
• Dilbert: "I don't mean to frighten you, but you'll have to do some actual work."

Themes:

• The comic strip pokes fun at the common workplace scenario where employees are expected to deliver results without clear guidelines or expectations.
• It highlights the challenges of working with unclear or changing requirements.
• The strip also showcases Dilbert's signature wit and sarcasm, which often help him navigate the absurdities of his job.

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