Dilbert cartoon first published on Thursday 18th December 2008

Dilbert//7187, first published eighteen years ago on Thursday 18th December 2008

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complain garbage job trash new assignment troll in charge legacy systems shouldn't complain economy free bag of garbage business

Official transcript

Dilbert: My new assignment is "troll in charge of the legacy systems."

I guess I shouldn't complain. I'm lucky to have a job in this economy. Garbageman: Would a free bag of garbage make you feel better? Dilbert: A little.

originally published on dilbert.com

Open source transcript

MY NEW ASSIGNMENT IS "TROLL IN CHARGE OF THE LEGACY SYSTEMS." I GUESS I SHOULDN'T COMPLAIN. I'M LUCKY TO HAVE A JOB IN THIS ECONOMY.

WOULD A FREE BAG OF GARBAGE MAKE YOU FEEL BETTER?

LITTLE.

collated from github.com/jvarn/dilbert-archive

AI Analysis

The comic strip is titled "Troll in Charge of Legacy Systems."

Strip Description

The comic strip consists of three panels, each featuring a different scene.

• Panel 1: A troll is seen standing next to a trash can, with a man in a suit approaching him. The troll is holding a sign that reads, "My new assignment is 'troll in charge of legacy systems.'"
• Panel 2: The man asks the troll, "I guess I shouldn't complain. I'm lucky to have a job in this economy." The troll responds, "Would a free bag of garbage make you feel better?"
• Panel 3: The man is shown holding a bag of garbage, with the troll standing next to him. The troll says, "A little."

Humor and Commentary

The comic strip pokes fun at the idea of a troll being in charge of legacy systems, which are often outdated and inefficient. The humor comes from the unexpected twist on the typical office setting, where a troll is instead responsible for managing outdated technology. The exchange between the man and the troll adds to the comedic effect, as the man's attempts to make small talk are met with the troll's sarcastic responses. Overall, the comic strip uses humor to comment on the challenges of working with legacy systems and the absurdity of having a troll in charge of such tasks.

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