Dilbert cartoon first published on Friday 16th May 2008

Dilbert//6971, first published eighteen years ago on Friday 16th May 2008

Tags

approved vendor list boss no one relaible reliable

Official transcript

"Do you have the approved vendor list?"

"Hmmm, Alice and Asok asked for that list too."

"Are you one of three people assigned to the same project because your boss believes none of you are reliable?"

"Maybe."

"Hmmm, and you're the last one to ask for the list."

originally published on dilbert.com

Open source transcript

DO YOU HAVE THE APPROVED VENDOR LIST?

HMMM, ALICE AND ASOK ASKED FOR THAT LIST TOO.

ARE YOU ONE OF THREE PEOPLE ASSIGNED TO THE SAME PROJECT BECAUSE YOUR BOSS BELIEVES NONE OF YOU ARE RELIABLE?

MAYBE.

HMMM, AND YOU'RE THE LAST ONE TO ASK FOR THE LIST.

collated from github.com/jvarn/dilbert-archive

AI Analysis

Comic Strip Title: "The Reliability Conundrum"

Summary:

The comic strip revolves around a humorous exchange between Dilbert, a bespectacled office worker, and his boss. The conversation unfolds as follows:

• Dilbert inquires about the approved vendor list.
• Alice and Asok are asked to provide it, but Dilbert questions whether they are reliable.
• The boss responds that he is one of three people assigned to the same project, and he is the last one to ask for the list.

Key Points:

• The comic strip pokes fun at the idea that multiple people can be assigned to the same project without any clear accountability.
• The boss's response highlights the lack of reliability among the team members.
• The exchange showcases the absurdity of office politics and the challenges of managing a team.

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