Dilbert cartoon first published on Monday 21st January 2008

Dilbert//6855, first published eighteen years ago on Monday 21st January 2008

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Official transcript

"this week I functioned as an incubator of innovations for contributions to the value chain."

"To the observer, it looks as if I am doing nothing, but on the inside, I am incubating my brains out."

"It doesn't count unless it hurts."

"It hurts plenty."

originally published on dilbert.com

Open source transcript

THIS WEEK I FUNCTIONED AS AN INCUBATOR OF INNOVATIONS FOR CONTRIBUTIONS TO THE VALUE CHAIN.

TO THE OBSERVER, IT LOOKS AS IF I AM DOING NOTHING, BUT ON THE INSIDE, I AM INCUBATING MY BRAINS OUT.

IT DOESN T COUNT UNLESS IT HURTS IT HURTS PLENTY.

collated from github.com/jvarn/dilbert-archive

AI Analysis

Title: "Incubating Brains"

Summary:

The comic strip features Dilbert, a character known for his sarcastic remarks and observations about office life. In this strip, Dilbert is tasked with functioning as an incubator of innovations for contributions to the value chain. However, he is unenthusiastic about the role, stating that it looks as if he is doing nothing but on the inside, he is incubating his brains out.

The strip highlights Dilbert's dry wit and ability to find humor in mundane situations. The use of wordplay, such as "incubating my brains out," adds to the comedic effect. Overall, the strip provides a humorous take on the challenges of working in a corporate environment and the importance of finding creative ways to contribute to the company's goals.

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