Dilbert cartoon first published on Tuesday 27th February 2007

Dilbert//6527, first published nineteen years ago on Tuesday 27th February 2007

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employees asbestos ceiling wasn't dangerous hazmat suit not fair judge clothes business legal

Official transcript

"The employees are getting all whiney about the asbestos in the ceiling."

"I told them it wasn't dangerous, but apparently I'm not credible in this HazMat suit."

"I don't think it's fair that they judge me by my clothes."

originally published on dilbert.com

Open source transcript

THE EMPLOYEES ARE GETTING ALL WHINEY ABOUT THE ASBESTOS IN THE CEILING.

I TOLD THEM IT WASN'T DANGEROUS, BUT APPARENTLY IM NOT CREDIBLE IN THIS HAZMAT SUIT.

I DONT THINK IT'S FAIR THAT THE Y JUDGE ME BY MY CLOTHES.

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AI Analysis

Comic Strip Title: "The Hazmat Suit"

Summary:

The comic strip features Dilbert, a character known for his sarcastic remarks and disdain for authority. In this strip, he is addressing a group of employees about the asbestos in the ceiling.

• Dilbert: "The employees are getting all whiney about the asbestos in the ceiling."
• A colleague: "I told them it wasn't dangerous, but apparently I'm not credible in this hazmat suit."
• Dilbert: "I don't think it's fair that they judge me by my clothes."

The humor in the strip lies in Dilbert's attempt to downplay the seriousness of the situation while wearing a hazmat suit, which is typically associated with extreme caution and danger. His comment about being judged by his clothes adds to the comedic effect, as it implies that he is trying to deflect attention from the real issue (the asbestos) and instead focus on his own perceived credibility. Overall, the strip pokes fun at Dilbert's tendency to be dismissive and sarcastic, even in situations where he should be taking a more serious approach.

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