Dilbert cartoon first published on Tuesday 6th November 2007

Dilbert//6779, first published nineteen years ago on Tuesday 6th November 2007

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marginally useful things ageeing say it a certain way tone beat up ripped shirt anger repesct high strung co worker

Official transcript

"You should check with Ted to see if he knows about this sort of thing."

"I'll add that to my list of marginally useful things that other people have suggested I do."

"Apparently, agreeing isn't enough. You also need to say it a certain way."

originally published on dilbert.com

Open source transcript

YOU SHOULD CHECK WITH TED TO SEE IF HE KNOWS ABOUT THIS SORT OF THING.

I'LL ADD THAT TO MY LIST OF MARGINALLY USEFUL THINGS THAT OTHER PEOPLE HAVE SUGGESTED I DO.

APPARENTLY, AGREEING ISN'T ENOUGH. YOU ALSO NEED TO SAY IT A CERTAIN WAY.

collated from github.com/jvarn/dilbert-archive

AI Analysis

Comic Strip Title: "Marginally Useful List"

Summary:

The comic strip features Dilbert, a character known for his sarcastic humor, in a meeting with his boss, Ted. The conversation revolves around a list of marginally useful items that Ted has requested Dilbert to compile.

Key Points:

• Dilbert is hesitant to create the list, citing the lack of clarity in Ted's request.
• Ted insists that the list should be marginally useful, but Dilbert is unsure what that means.
• The conversation ends with Dilbert agreeing to create the list, but only if he knows what Ted wants him to do.
• The comic strip pokes fun at the ambiguity of corporate requests and the challenges of working with unclear expectations.

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