Dilbert cartoon first published on Thursday 18th November 2004

Dilbert//5696, first published 22 years ago on Thursday 18th November 2004

Tags

optimism blah blah record growth not litening inappropriate

Official transcript

"Blah, blah, blah, blah, blah."

originally published on dilbert.com

Open source transcript

BLAH, BLAH, BLAH, BLAH, BLAH.

I WASN'T LISTENING. I'LL TRY SOME OPTIMISM. THAT WORKS IN EVERY SITUATION.

I HOPE WELL SEE RECORD GROWTH!

IN MY PROSTATE?

collated from github.com/jvarn/dilbert-archive

AI Analysis

The comic strip is titled "Record Growth" and features Dilbert, a character known for his sarcastic wit and disdain for bureaucracy.

Panel 1: The scene opens with a meeting in a conference room, where Dilbert is seated at a table with other employees. The boss, a man with a receding hairline and a green shirt, stands at the front of the room, addressing the group.

Boss's Speech: The boss says, "Blah, blah, blah, blah, blah." This is a common trope in Dilbert comics, where the boss's speech is often represented as meaningless drivel.

Dilbert's Reaction: Dilbert responds with a thought bubble, saying, "I wasn't listening. I'll try some optimism. That works in every situation." This is a humorous commentary on the tendency to ignore reality and focus on positive thinking.

Panel 2: The boss asks, "In my prostate?" This is a nonsensical question, as it is not relevant to the topic of the meeting or the discussion at hand.

Dilbert's Response: Dilbert responds with another thought bubble, saying, "I hope we'll see record growth!" This is a sarcastic comment, implying that the boss's optimism is misplaced and that the company is unlikely to experience significant growth.

Overall: The comic strip pokes fun at the absurdity of corporate culture and the tendency for managers to focus on meaningless metrics rather than addressing real problems. The use of humor and satire allows the creator to comment on these issues in a lighthearted way.

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