Dilbert cartoon first published on Friday 9th May 2003
Dilbert//5137, first published 23 years ago on Friday 9th May 2003
Tags
revenue estimates research too late higher revenue stress flashlight eyes science
Official transcript
The Boss pokes his head in to Dilbert's cubicle and says, "Double the revenue estimates and make sure the research supports it."
Dilbert responds, "But.. but... it's too late! The research is done, and it won't support higher revenue!"
Dilbert is sitting on a doctor's table, shivering. The doctor flashes a light on Dilbert's face and says, "Your stress is from a combination of drive-by- management and a flashlight in your eyes."
originally published on dilbert.com
Open source transcript
DOUBLE THE REVENUE ESTIMATES AND MAKE SURE THE RESEARCH SUPPORTS IT.
BUT.
.. BUT...IT'S TOO LATE! THE RESEARCH IS DONE, AND IT WON'T SUPPORT HIGHER REVENUE!
YOUR STRESS IS FROM A COMBINATION OF DRIVE-BY MANAGEMENT AND A FLASHLIGHT IN YOUR EYES.
collated from github.com/jvarn/dilbert-archive
AI Analysis
Comic Strip Title: "Double the Revenue Estimates and Make Sure the Research Supports It"
Summary:
The comic strip features Dilbert, a bespectacled character with a distinctive hairstyle, in a humorous exchange with his boss.
- The boss instructs Dilbert to double the revenue estimates and ensure the research supports it.
- Dilbert responds that it's too late, as the research is done and won't support higher revenue.
- The boss then uses a flashlight to shine in Dilbert's eyes, saying, "Your stress is from a combination of drive-by management and a flashlight in your eyes."
The comic strip pokes fun at the challenges of working in a corporate environment, where unrealistic expectations and poor management can lead to increased stress and frustration.
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