Dilbert cartoon first published on Thursday 7th February 2008

Dilbert//6872, first published eighteen years ago on Thursday 7th February 2008

Tags

boss distraction meeting move office phone ring rug catch fire business

Official transcript

"I'm here to go through the motions of trying to ask you a question."

"but we both know your phone will ring, or you'll be late for a meeting, or the carpet will catch on fire before I ask the question."

"It's a short question, so get ready to make your move."

originally published on dilbert.com

Open source transcript

I'M HERE TO GO THROUGH THE MOTIONS OF TRYING TO ASK YOU A QUESTION BUT WE BOTH KNOW YOUR PHONE WILL RING, OR YOULL BE LATE FOR A MEETING, OR THE CARPET WILL CATCH ON FIRE BEFORE I ASK THE QUESTION.

IT'S A SHORT QUESTION, SO GET READY TO MAKE YOUR MOVE.

collated from github.com/jvarn/dilbert-archive

AI Analysis

Comic Strip Title: "The Art of Asking Questions"

Summary:

The comic strip follows the daily routine of Dilbert, a white-collar worker, as he navigates the challenges of asking questions in a corporate setting. The strip consists of three panels, each depicting a different scenario where Dilbert attempts to ask a question, only to be met with obstacles and frustrations.

Panel 1:

The first panel shows Dilbert standing in front of his boss's desk, ready to ask a question. However, his boss is distracted by a ringing phone and a burning carpet, leaving Dilbert to wait indefinitely.

Panel 2:

In the second panel, Dilbert is shown standing in front of a computer screen, trying to ask a question. However, the computer screen is frozen, and Dilbert is unable to get a response.

Panel 3:

The final panel depicts Dilbert sitting at his desk, looking frustrated and defeated. He is shown holding a piece of paper with a question written on it, but he is unable to ask it due to the various obstacles that have arisen throughout the day.

Overall:

The comic strip pokes fun at the challenges of asking questions in a corporate setting, where distractions and obstacles can make it difficult to get a straight answer. The strip's humor lies in its relatability, as many readers can identify with the frustrations of trying to ask questions in a busy and chaotic work environment.

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