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Dilbert cartoon first published on Wednesday 17th December 2008

Dilbert//7186, first published eighteen years ago on Wednesday 17th December 2008


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eat scare word troll dress code cubicle scaring vendors word gets around


Official transcript

Dilbert: I got reassigned to manage our legacy systems. The dress code is "troll."

My cubicle is under the walkway. My side job is scaring vendors. Dogbert: Is that hard? Dilbert: Only the first day. After you eat one vendor, work gets around.

originally published on dilbert.com


Open source transcript

I GOT REASSIGNED TO MANAGE OUR LEGACY SYSTEMS. THE DRESS CODE IS "TROLL." MY CUBICLE IS UNDER THE WALKWAY. MY SIDE JOB IS SCARING VENDORS.

IS THAT HARD?

ONLY THE FIRST DAY.

AFTER YOU EAT ONE VENDOR, WORD GETS AROUND.

collated from github.com/jvarn/dilbert-archive


AI Analysis

Comic Strip Title: "Troll Management"

Summary:

The comic strip features a troll, a creature from Norse mythology known for its mischievous behavior, working in an office setting. The troll is tasked with managing the company's legacy systems, but its primary concern is the "dress code is troll," which allows it to wear its natural attire.

The troll is seen scaring vendors who come to the office, much to the annoyance of its coworkers. The troll's side job is to scare vendors, and it takes pride in its work. However, the troll's boss is not pleased with its behavior and reassigns it to manage the legacy systems.

The comic strip pokes fun at the idea of a troll working in an office setting and the absurdity of its job description. It also highlights the challenges of working with creatures who are not accustomed to human norms and expectations. Overall, the comic strip is a humorous take on the challenges of working with mythical creatures in a modern office environment.

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