Dilbert cartoon first published on Sunday 30th November 2008

Dilbert//7169, first published eighteen years ago on Sunday 30th November 2008

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boss lazy specific understand quibbled about methodology bought crickets wait for answer borrow crisckets

Official transcript

The boss: Uh-oh. I don't understand a word of this. What did other people say about it? Dilbert: A few people quibbles about the methodology. The boss: Right, well, yes, the methodology does have a few issues. Dilbert: Can you be more specific? I brought some crickets to keep me company while I wait for your answer. Alice: I'm u[ next. Can I borrow the crickets? Dilbert: They're a little tired.

originally published on dilbert.com

Open source transcript

UH-OH. I DON'T UNDERSTAND A WORD OF THIS.

WHAT DID OTHER PEOPLE SAY ABOUT IT?

A FEW PEOPLE QUIBBLED ABOUT THE METHODOLOGY.

RIGHT, WELL, YES, THE METHODOLOGY DOES HAVE A FEW ISSUES.

CAN YOU BE MORE SPECIFIC?

I BROUGHT SOME CRICKETS TO KEEP ME COMPANY WHILE I WAIT FOR YOUR ANSWER.

CHIRP CHIRP CHIRP CHIRP CHIRP CHIRP I'M UP NEXT.

CAN 1 BORROW THE CRICKETS?

THEY'RE A LITTLE TIRED.

collated from github.com/jvarn/dilbert-archive

AI Analysis

Title: "Cricket Methodology"

Summary:

The comic strip revolves around a man's frustration with his colleagues' lack of understanding of the term "crickets." The story unfolds in a series of panels, showcasing the man's attempts to explain the concept, which is met with confusion and boredom from his coworkers.

Key Points:

• The man is trying to explain the term "crickets" to his colleagues.
• His coworkers are uninterested and do not understand the concept.
• The man is frustrated by their lack of comprehension.
• The comic strip pokes fun at the idea that some people may not understand certain terms or concepts, leading to misunderstandings and frustration.

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