Dilbert cartoon first published on Tuesday 29th April 2008

Dilbert//6954, first published eighteen years ago on Tuesday 29th April 2008

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improbable solution work problem one million business model

Official transcript

Dilbert says, "I need an improbable solution to a work problem."

Deus ex machina services. Dogbert says, "Sure. I charge one million dollars for each improbable solution."

Dilbert says, "Okay, then I also need an improbable way to get things from you for free."

Dogbert says, "Stop breaking my business model."

originally published on dilbert.com

Open source transcript

I NEED AN IMPROBABLE SOLUTION TO A WORK PROBLEM.

DEUS EX MACHINA SERVICES SURE. I CHARGE ONE MILLION DOLLARS FOR EACH IMPROBABLE SOLUTION.

OKAY, THEN I ALSO NEED AN IMPROBABLE WAY TO GET THINGS FROM YOU FOR FREE.

STOP BREAKING MY BUSINESS MODEL.

collated from github.com/jvarn/dilbert-archive

AI Analysis

Title: "The Improbable Solution"

Summary:

The comic strip revolves around Dilbert, a character known for his sarcastic wit and critiques of corporate culture. In this particular strip, Dilbert is faced with an improbable problem: he needs an improbable solution to a work problem. He visits Deus Ex Machina Services, where he is presented with a sign that reads "Deus Ex Machina Services" and is informed that he will be charged one million dollars for each improbable solution.

Dilbert is shocked by the price but is willing to pay it if it means getting things done. The salesperson at Deus Ex Machina Services is enthusiastic about breaking his business model, implying that he is eager to find a way to provide Dilbert with an improbable solution without following the usual rules.

Overall, the comic strip pokes fun at the idea of seeking out improbable solutions to problems and the absurdity of corporate culture. It highlights the challenges of navigating complex systems and the importance of finding creative solutions to seemingly insurmountable challenges.

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