Dilbert cartoon first published on Tuesday 28th November 2006

Dilbert//6436, first published twenty years ago on Tuesday 28th November 2006

Official transcript

I've been trying for six months to solve this engineering problem. It might be impossible. "Just turn it sideways and it will fit perfectly."

"Okay...Now I have to kill you."

originally published on dilbert.com

Open source transcript

I'VE BEEN TRYING FOR SIX MONTHS TO SOLVE THIS ENGINEERING PROBLEM. IT MIGHT BE IMPOSSIBLE.

JUST TURN IT SIDEWAYS AND IT WILL FIT PERFECTLY.

OKAY.

NOW I HAVE TO KILL YOU.

collated from github.com/jvarn/dilbert-archive

AI Analysis

Comic Strip Title: "The Engineering Problem"

Summary:

The comic strip follows a conversation between two engineers, Dilbert and his coworker, as they attempt to solve an engineering problem. The coworker has been trying to solve the problem for six months but has been unsuccessful. Dilbert suggests turning the problem sideways, which the coworker agrees to do. However, Dilbert then reveals that he has been trying to kill the coworker all along, implying that the problem is unsolvable and the coworker's efforts have been futile.

Key Points:

• The comic strip pokes fun at the challenges of engineering and the frustrations that come with trying to solve complex problems.
• The use of humor and satire highlights the absurdity of the situation and the coworker's determination to find a solution.
• The strip also touches on the theme of workplace politics and the ways in which individuals can manipulate situations to their advantage.

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