Dilbert cartoon first published on Sunday 7th December 2003

Dilbert//5349, first published 23 years ago on Sunday 7th December 2003

Tags

intern cheap boss full size cubicle half size cubicle treats poorly no budget garbage can misunderstand

Official transcript

"May I move to one of the empty cubicles?"

originally published on dilbert.com

Open source transcript

MAY I MOVE TO ONE OF THE EMPTY CUBICLES?

THOSE ARE FULL- SIZE CUBICLES; INTERNS GET HALF- SIZE CUBICLES.

YES... ORDINARILY BUT THERE ARE HUNDREDS OF VACANT CUBICLES BECAUSE OF DOWNSIZING.

I'M NOT FOLLOWING YOU.

THEY'RE EMPTY!

THEY WILL NEVER BE OCCUPIED. I WANT TO USE ONE.

WE DON'T HAVE THE BUDGET TO TURN A FULL-SIZE CUBICLE INTO A HALF-SIZE CUBICLE JUST FOR YOU.

GAAA!!! THAT'S NEVER MIND!

FORGET IT!

FURTHERMORE, I DO NOT BELIEVE THIS IS A HALF-SIZE CUBICLE.

collated from github.com/jvarn/dilbert-archive

AI Analysis

Comic Strip Title: "A Half-Size Cubicle"

Summary:

The comic strip, originally published in 2003, features Dilbert and his boss in a humorous exchange about office space. The conversation begins with Dilbert inquiring about the possibility of moving to an empty cubicle. However, his boss reveals that the empty cubicles are full-size, and instead suggests converting a full-size cubicle into a half-size one. Dilbert is skeptical, but the boss insists that this is the best option.

Key Points:

• Dilbert wants to move to an empty cubicle
• The empty cubicles are full-size, not half-size
• The boss suggests converting a full-size cubicle into a half-size one
• Dilbert is skeptical but agrees to the proposal
• The boss is enthusiastic about the idea, despite Dilbert's reservations

Humor:

The comic strip pokes fun at the absurdity of office politics and the often illogical decisions made by managers. The idea of converting a full-size cubicle into a half-size one is a humorous example of this. The strip also highlights the frustration that many employees experience when dealing with bureaucratic red tape and inefficient management.

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