Dilbert cartoon first published on Monday 3rd October 2005

Dilbert//6015, first published 21 years ago on Monday 3rd October 2005

Tags

boss appt

Official transcript

"I need five minutes on the pointy-haired boss' calendar."

"No can do."

"If I give you an appointment, I'll just have to cancel it later when something more important comes up."

"What's he doing now?"

"Combing his knuckles."

originally published on dilbert.com

Open source transcript

I NEED FIVE MINUTES ON THE POINTY-HAIRED BOSS'S CALENDAR.

NO CAN DO IF I GIVE YOU AN APPOINTMENT, I'LL JUST HAVE TO CANCEL IT LATER WHEN SOMETHING MORE IMPORTANT COMES UP.

WHAT'S HE DOING NOW?

COMBING HIS KNUCKLES.

collated from github.com/jvarn/dilbert-archive

AI Analysis

Comic Strip Title: "The Pointy-Haired Boss's Calendar"

Summary:

The comic strip revolves around a humorous exchange between a character and their pointy-haired boss. The character requests five minutes on the boss's calendar, only to be met with a dismissive "no can do." In response, the character decides to take matters into their own hands and begins combing the boss's knuckles, much to the boss's surprise and annoyance.

Key Elements:

• The pointy-haired boss's strict calendar management
• The character's creative solution to getting attention
• A lighthearted commentary on office politics and communication

Overall:

This comic strip pokes fun at the common office scenario where employees struggle to get their bosses' attention. The use of humor and satire highlights the absurdity of the situation, making it relatable and entertaining for readers.

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