Dilbert cartoon first published on Friday 3rd February 2006

Dilbert//6138, first published twenty years ago on Friday 3rd February 2006

Official transcript

"Dilbert, I'd like you to accompany Alan on a sales call."

"You'll explain how our product works with their current system. Alan will crack jokes and collect a huge commission."

"It might sound unfair, but these are good jokes."

"Like 'What can I do you for?'"

originally published on dilbert.com

Open source transcript

, ID LIKE YOU TO ACCOMPANY ALAN ON A SALES CALL.

YOU'LL EXPLAIN HOW OUR PRODUCT WORKS WITH THEIR CURRENT SYSTEM. ALAN WILL CRACK JOKES AND COLLECT A HUGE COMMISSION.

IT MIGHT SOUND UNFAIR, BUT THESE ARE GOOD JOKES.

LIKE "WHAT CAN I DO YOU FOR?*

collated from github.com/jvarn/dilbert-archive

AI Analysis

Comic Strip Title: "A Sales Call"

Summary:

The comic strip depicts a sales call between Dilbert and Alan, who is representing his company's product. The conversation begins with Dilbert expressing interest in learning about the product, but Alan's response is met with skepticism.

• Dilbert: "I'd like you to accompany Alan on a sales call."
• Alan: "You'll explain how our product works with their current system. Alan will crack jokes and collect a huge commission."
• Dilbert: "It might sound unfair, but these are good jokes."

The comic strip humorously highlights the common practice of salespeople using humor to build rapport with potential clients, while also emphasizing the importance of understanding the product's features and benefits.

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