Dilbert cartoon first published on Saturday 3rd May 2008

Dilbert//6958, first published eighteen years ago on Saturday 3rd May 2008

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new guy project team foul stench stink of failure follows man

Official transcript

Man says, "You must be Dilbert. I'm the new guy on your project team."

Dilbert says, "What's that foul stench?"

Man says, "It's the stink of failure. It follows me around from project to project."

Dilbert says, "How do I get if off?!!"

Man says, "You can dilute it by shaking hands."

originally published on dilbert.com

Open source transcript

YOU MUST BE DILBERT. I'M THE NEW GUY ON YOUR PROJECT TEAM WHAT'S THAT FOUL STENCH?

IT'S THE STINK OF FAILURE. IT FOLLOWS ME FROM PROJECT TO PROJECT.

HOW DO I GET IT OFF?!!

YOU CAN DILUTE IT BY SHAKING HANDS.

collated from github.com/jvarn/dilbert-archive

AI Analysis

The comic strip is titled "Foul Stench" and features Dilbert, a character known for his sarcastic and humorous take on corporate life.

Panel 1: Introduction

• Dilbert introduces himself as the new guy on the project team.
• He is greeted by a colleague who asks, "What's that foul stench?"
• Dilbert responds, "It's the stink of failure. It follows me from project to project."

Panel 2: Dilbert's Defense

• Dilbert defends himself, saying, "How do I get it off?"
• He asks if it can be diluted by shaking hands.

Panel 3: Conclusion

• The comic strip ends with Dilbert looking puzzled, unsure of how to get rid of the foul smell.

Humor and Commentary

• The comic strip uses humor to comment on the challenges of working in a corporate environment.
• Dilbert's responses are witty and sarcastic, reflecting his frustration with the situation.
• The comic strip pokes fun at the idea that success is often measured by the number of projects completed, rather than the quality of the work.

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