Dilbert cartoon first published on Monday 19th May 2008
Dilbert//6974, first published eighteen years ago on Monday 19th May 2008
Tags
hands to boss insensitive plop toss worked all night disregard overlooked
Official transcript
Dilbert says, "I worked all night to finish the assignments on time."
The Boss says, "Toss it on the pile."
Dilbert says, "I'd feel better if you used a different choice of words."
The Boss says, "Plop it on the top."
originally published on dilbert.com
Open source transcript
I WORKED ALL NIGHT TO FINISH THE ASSIGNMENT ON TIME.
TOSS IT ON THE PILE.
ID FEEL BETTER IF YOU USED A DIFFERENT CHOICE OF WORDS.
PLOP IT ON THE TOP.
collated from github.com/jvarn/dilbert-archive
AI Analysis
Comic Strip Title: "Toss It on the Pile"
Summary:
The comic strip, originally published in 2008, features Dilbert, a bespectacled, spiky-haired man, working late into the night to complete an assignment. His boss, a man sitting at a desk with a blue chair, demands that Dilbert "plop it on the top" of a pile of papers, implying that the assignment is not important and can be handled by anyone.
Key Elements:
- Dilbert's dedication to completing the assignment despite working late into the night
- The boss's dismissive attitude towards the assignment
- The use of a pile of papers as a metaphor for the lack of importance assigned to the task
Humor:
The humor in the comic strip comes from the contrast between Dilbert's hard work and the boss's lack of appreciation for it. The use of a pile of papers as a punchline adds to the comedic effect, implying that the assignment is not worth the effort Dilbert put into it. Overall, the comic strip pokes fun at the common office scenario where employees are expected to work long hours without recognition or appreciation.
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