Dilbert cartoon first published on Monday 7th April 2008

Dilbert//6932, first published eighteen years ago on Monday 7th April 2008

Tags

capital cost estimates clarify ruin the system

Official transcript

"Wally, do yuo have the capital cost estimates I asked for last week?"

"No, I always ask you to clarify what you need. You say you'll get back to me but you never do."

"Maybe I could clarify it now."

"That would ruin my system."

originally published on dilbert.com

Open source transcript

WALLY, DO YOU HAVE THE CAPITAL COST ESTIMATES I ASKED FOR LAST WEEK?

NO. I ALWAYS ASK YOU TO CLARIFY WHAT YOU NEED. YOU SAY YOU'LL GET BACK TO ME BUT YOU NEVER DO.

MAYBE I COULD CLARIFY IT NOW.

THAT WOULD RUIN MY SYSTEM.

collated from github.com/jvarn/dilbert-archive

AI Analysis

Comic Strip Title: "Clarification"

Summary:

The comic strip, titled "Clarification," revolves around Wally's request for capital cost estimates from his boss. The boss responds with a seemingly dismissive "No, I always ask you to clarify what you need. You say you'll get back to me but you never do." This exchange is humorous as it highlights the common workplace scenario where employees are asked to clarify their needs, only to be met with resistance or dismissal.

Key Elements:

• Wally's initial request for capital cost estimates
• The boss's response, which appears to be a brush-off
• The humor in the situation, highlighting the common workplace dynamic

Overall:

The comic strip effectively uses humor to poke fun at the challenges of communication in the workplace, particularly when it comes to clarifying needs and expectations.

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