Dilbert cartoon first published on Monday 11th July 2005

Dilbert//5931, first published 21 years ago on Monday 11th July 2005

Tags

trip to la milestones burgeoning career airport pass out carrying intern

Official transcript

"Asok, I'm flying to Los Angeles for a meeting and I want you to join me."

originally published on dilbert.com

Open source transcript

ASOK, I'M FLYING TO LOS ANGELES FOR A MEETING AND I WANT YOU TO JOIN ME.

GASP T I AM HONORED.

THIS FEELS LIKE AN IMPORTANT MILESTONE IN MY BURGEONING CAREER!

WELL BEGIN BY PRE- BOARDING ANYONE WHO...

COMING THROUGH!

collated from github.com/jvarn/dilbert-archive

AI Analysis

Title: "The Unlikely Promotion"

Summary:

This comic strip follows the misadventures of Dilbert, a character known for his sarcastic wit and struggles in the corporate world. The story begins with Dilbert's boss, the Pointy-Haired Boss (PHB), announcing that he is flying to Los Angeles for a meeting and invites Dilbert to join him. Dilbert is initially hesitant but eventually agrees.

Upon arrival, Dilbert is surprised to find that the meeting is actually a promotion ceremony, and he is being honored for his "burgeoning career." However, things take a turn when Dilbert realizes that the promotion is not what he expected. Instead of receiving a prestigious title or a significant raise, he is simply being promoted to the position of "pre-boarding anyone who comes through the door."

The comic strip pokes fun at the absurdity of corporate promotions and the often-unrealistic expectations placed on employees. It also highlights Dilbert's dry sense of humor and his tendency to find humor in even the most mundane situations.

Overall, "The Unlikely Promotion" is a humorous and relatable comic strip that explores the quirks of corporate culture and the challenges of navigating the workplace.

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