Dilbert cartoon first published on Wednesday 21st January 2004

Dilbert//5394, first published 22 years ago on Wednesday 21st January 2004

Tags

make changes no credibility idiots phone call boss offcie

Official transcript

"I told Matthew that there was no way we could make those changes."

originally published on dilbert.com

Open source transcript

I TOLD MATTHEW THAT THERE WAS NO WAY WE COULD MAKE THOSE CHANGES.

RING OF COURSE WI. CANS, MAKE THOSE CHANGES: WE'RE NOT IDIOTS!

!!

HE SAYS YOU HAVE NO CREDIBILITY.

collated from github.com/jvarn/dilbert-archive

AI Analysis

Comic Strip Title: "No Credibility"

Summary:

The comic strip features Dilbert, a bespectacled character with a distinctive appearance, in a conversation with his boss, Matthew. The exchange begins with Matthew stating that there was no way to make the changes they discussed, to which Dilbert responds with skepticism.

• Dilbert's Skepticism: Dilbert expresses his doubt, saying "I told Matthew that there was no way we could make those changes." This sets the tone for the rest of the conversation.
• Matthew's Response: Matthew responds by saying "Hi, Matthew... yes, of course we can make those changes; we're not idiots!" This statement is met with laughter from Dilbert, who finds it amusing.
• Dilbert's Retort: Dilbert retorts, "He says you have no credibility." This comment is a clever play on words, as it highlights the irony of Matthew's statement.
• The Punchline: The punchline of the comic strip is that Matthew's statement is indeed ironic, as he is trying to convince Dilbert that they can make the changes, but his lack of credibility makes it difficult for him to be taken seriously.

Overall, the comic strip uses humor to highlight the absurdity of the situation and the flaws in Matthew's argument. It is a lighthearted and entertaining take on the challenges of communication and credibility in the workplace.

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