Dilbert cartoon first published on Sunday 20th June 2004

Dilbert//5545, first published 22 years ago on Sunday 20th June 2004

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absorb project zombie employee flakey wide eyed not helpful

Open source transcript

, YOU'LL ABSORB BILL'S PROJECT WHEN HE TRANSFERS.

DON'T WORRY; HE'LL TELL YOU EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW.

THE WHATCHAMACALLIT HAS TO BE WHATEVER OR ELSE THE WHOSITS WILL GO HEY- HEY.

NOW THIS IS EITHER THE BUDGET TOTAL OR A FAX NUMBER.

IT'S ABSOLUTELY CRITICAL THAT YOU... UM...

I LOST MY TRAIN OF THOUGHT.

DO YOU HAVE A LIST OF KEY CONTACTS?

THAT WOULD HAVE BEEN A GOOD IDEA CAN I CALL YOU IF I HAVE QUESTIONS?

YOU CAN TRY.

I LOVE MY COWORKERS, UNTIL THEY TALK.

collated from github.com/jvarn/dilbert-archive

AI Analysis

Comic Strip Title: "Dilbert" by Scott Adams

Summary:

The comic strip revolves around Dilbert, a bespectacled character, and his coworkers in a corporate setting. The story begins with Dilbert's boss, Bill, instructing him to absorb his project upon transfers. However, Dilbert is perplexed by the request, as he has already transferred the project to another team member.

The conversation continues with Bill explaining that he needs to know everything about the project before it is transferred. Dilbert expresses his concern that he has lost his train of thought and asks if he has a list of key contacts. Bill responds that he would have been a good idea, but Dilbert is unsure if he can call him if he has questions.

The conversation concludes with Bill's coworker expressing admiration for Dilbert's coworkers until they talk. The comic strip humorously highlights the absurdity of corporate bureaucracy and the challenges of communicating effectively in a busy work environment.

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