Dilbert cartoon first published on Wednesday 8th March 2006

Dilbert//6171, first published twenty years ago on Wednesday 8th March 2006

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finance troll not in budeget eats employee prototype

Official transcript

"And then we'll build a second prototype and..."

"IT'S NOT IN THE BUDGET."

"Oh, suddenly it's my fault for caring about the budget."

originally published on dilbert.com

Open source transcript

AND THEN WELL BUILD A SECOND PROTOTYPE AND. ..

IT'S NOT IN THE BUDGET OH, SUDDENLY IT'S MY FAULT FOR CARING ABOUT THE BUDGET.

collated from github.com/jvarn/dilbert-archive

AI Analysis

Comic Strip Title: "It's Not in the Budget"

Summary:

The comic strip features Dilbert, a bespectacled office worker, seated at a conference table with his colleagues. The scene unfolds as follows:

• The first panel shows the group discussing a prototype, with Dilbert expressing his intention to build a second one.
• In the second panel, Dilbert proudly holds up the prototype, proclaiming, "It's not in the budget."
• The third panel reveals that the prototype is actually a dinosaur, which has been brought to life by Dilbert's creative endeavors.

The humor lies in the unexpected twist, as the prototype is not a conventional product but rather a fantastical creature that has escaped the confines of Dilbert's imagination. The punchline highlights the absurdity of the situation and the creative liberties taken by Dilbert, showcasing his unorthodox approach to problem-solving.

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