Dilbert cartoon first published on Tuesday 9th December 2008

Dilbert//7178, first published eighteen years ago on Tuesday 9th December 2008

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job lose my job rate service superiro service successful man survey loose job loose wife business

Official transcript

Mordac: You will get a survey asking you how satisfied you were with my service today. If you don't rate my service superior in all categories, I will lose my jobs and my wife will leave me for a more successful man. Dilbert: Is she cute? Mordac: Why do you ask?

originally published on dilbert.com

Open source transcript

YOU WILL GET A SURVEY ASKING YOU HOW SATISFIED YOU WERE WITH MY SERVICE TODAY.

IF YOU DON'T RATE MY SERVICE SUPERIOR IN ALL CATEGORIES, I WILL LOSE MY JOB AND MY WIFE WILL LEAVE ME FOR A MORE SUCCESSFUL MAN.

IS SHE CUTE?

WHY DO YOU ASK?

collated from github.com/jvarn/dilbert-archive

AI Analysis

The comic strip, originally published in 2008, presents a humorous take on the workplace dynamics between employees and their superiors. The title "A Superior Service" aptly captures the essence of the comic.

The Comic Strip's Content

The comic strip revolves around a conversation between an employee and his superior. The employee is eager to receive feedback on his performance, hoping for a positive assessment. However, the superior's response is unexpected and amusing:

• The superior asks the employee to rate his service, implying that the employee's job security depends on the rating.
• The employee is perplexed by this request and asks why he is being asked to rate his superior.
• The superior reveals that he is being evaluated by his wife, who will determine whether he loses his job or receives a promotion.

The Punchline

The comic strip's humor lies in the absurdity of the situation, where the employee is being asked to rate his superior's service in all categories, including his job performance and his wife's approval. The punchline is delivered when the employee asks why he is being asked to rate his superior, only to be told that it is because his wife will decide his fate.

Overall

The comic strip offers a lighthearted commentary on the challenges of working in a hierarchical organization, where employees must navigate complex power dynamics and office politics to succeed. The humor is relatable and entertaining, making it a delightful read for anyone who has ever worked in a corporate setting.

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