Dilbert cartoon first published on Monday 31st May 2004

Dilbert//5525, first published 22 years ago on Monday 31st May 2004

Tags

check forgiveness philosophy rip out heart seek forgiveness ask permission internet technology

Official transcript

Gaaa!!! How could you do this without checking with me??!!

originally published on dilbert.com

Open source transcript

GAAA!!! HOW COULD YOU DO THIS WITHOUT FIRST CHECKING WITH ??!!

MY PHILOSOPHY IS THAT IT'S BETTER TO SEEK FORGIVENESS THAN TO ASK FOR PERMISSION.

DID HE SAY YOU COULD RIP OUT HIS HEART AND SELL IT ON THE INTERNET?

KINDA.

collated from github.com/jvarn/dilbert-archive

AI Analysis

Comic Strip Title: "Permission to Seek Forgiveness"

Summary:

The comic strip features Dilbert, a character known for his sarcastic and often humorous take on office life. In this strip, Dilbert's coworker, Wally, is trying to rip out his heart and sell it on the internet.

• Dilbert asks Wally how he can do this without first checking with him, implying that he wants to know if Wally has permission to perform such an action.
• Wally responds by saying that his philosophy is that it's better to seek forgiveness than to ask for permission, which is a humorous and ironic twist on the typical office dynamic.
• The strip pokes fun at the idea that employees often feel micromanaged and restricted in their actions, and that seeking forgiveness can be a more efficient way to get things done. Overall, the comic strip uses humor to comment on the quirks and absurdities of office life.

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