Dilbert cartoon first published on Wednesday 21st May 2003

Dilbert//5149, first published 23 years ago on Wednesday 21st May 2003

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power to become invisible sit home get paid wally boss hiding

Official transcript

Wally and Asok are eating lunch. Wally says, "Long term, I hope to convince our boss that I have the power to become invisible."

Wally continues, "Then I can just sit home and get paid. Oh, it will be sweet."

The Boss is sitting at his desk, he looks scared. He asks, "Wally? Is that you?"

Wally is hiding behind The Boss' chair. Wally replies, "Right in front of you."

originally published on dilbert.com

Open source transcript

LONG TERM, I HOPE TO CONVINCE OUR BOSS THAT I HAVE THE POWER TO BECOME INVISIBLE.

THEN I CAN JUST SIT HOME AND GET PAID. OH, IT WILL BE SWEET.

WALLY? IS THAT YOU?

RIGHT IN FRONT OF YOU.

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AI Analysis

Comic Strip Title: "The Power of the Boss"

Summary:

• The comic strip features Dilbert, a character known for his sarcastic wit and office politics.
• The strip begins with Dilbert's boss, Wally, announcing his plan to become invisible.
• Dilbert is skeptical, but Wally insists that he has the power to do so.
• Wally then proceeds to demonstrate his newfound ability by disappearing from his chair.
• Dilbert is shocked and confused, but Wally reassures him that he is still present.
• The strip ends with Dilbert looking around in confusion, unsure of what to make of Wally's claim.

Key Elements:

• Wally's sudden and unexplained transformation into invisibility
• Dilbert's skepticism and confusion
• The absurdity and humor of the situation

Themes:

• The power dynamics at play in the office
• The absurdity and unpredictability of office politics
• The humor and satire that can be found in everyday office situations

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